#488474 Color Information

Hex color code: #488474

The hex color #488474 is a pastel cyan with RGB values of (72, 132, 116) and HSL of (164°, 29%, 40%). It is commonly used in modern UI design.

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Color NameSea Green

HEX

#488474

RGB

72, 132, 116

HSL

164°, 29%, 40%

CMYK

45%, 0%, 12%, 48%

Shades

CSS Usage

color: #488474;
background-color: #488474;
border-color: #488474;
box-shadow: 0 0 10px #488474;
border: 2px solid #488474;

Tailwind Usage

bg-[#488474]
text-[#488474]
border-[#488474]
shadow-[0_0_10px_488474]

Generate Gradient

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Gradient CSS

background: linear-gradient(90deg, #488474, #FF5733);

Preview in UI

Button

.btn-primary { background-color: #488474; color: #000000; }

Badge

New Feature

.badge { background-color: #488474; color: #000000; }

Text Highlight

The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog. highlighted text example shows how the color looks as a text highlight.

Card

Card Title

This card uses your color as a border accent.

.card-accent { border: 2px solid #488474; background-color: #48847415; }

Alert / Toast

This is an alert using your color as accent.

.alert { background-color: #48847420; border-left: 4px solid #488474; }

Link / Accent

This is a paragraph with a link using your color. The color can be applied to interactive elements.

a { color: #488474; }

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Color Theory

Relationships based on the position of #488474 in the color wheel.

● Current● Complementary● Triadic● Analogous

RGB, HSL and CMYK Values

RGB

72, 132, 116

Red: 72 / Green: 132 / Blue: 116

HSL

164°, 29%, 40%

Hue: 164° / Saturation: 29% / Lightness: 40%

CMYK

45%, 0%, 12%, 48%

Cyan: 45% / Magenta: 0% / Yellow: 12% / Key: 48%

What color is #488474?

#488474 is a cyan-blue hue associated with trust and professionalism.

Color Shades

Complementary Colors

844858

Color Palette

HEX to RGB

Convert #488474 to RGB:

rgb(72, 132, 116)HEX to RGB Converter →

HEX to HSL

Convert #488474 to HSL:

hsl(164, 29%, 40%)RGB to HSL Converter →

HEX to CMYK

Convert #488474 to CMYK:

cmyk(45%, 0%, 12%, 48%)Color Converter →

Color Meaning and Usage

A delicate cyan tone, #488474 has RGB (72, 132, 116) and HSL (164°, 29%, 40%). Known for evoking trust and professionalism, this cyan-blue hue is frequently chosen for fintech and productivity apps. Lighter variations like #FFFFFF create softer gradients.

The complementary color of #488474 is #844858, creating high-contrast pairings. For softer combinations, try analogous colors like #488456.

Use #488474 in CSS: color: #488474 or background-color: #488474. Create palettes with Color Palette Generator or check contrast with Contrast Checker.

Contrast with #488474

Sample text on this color - The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog.

Contrast Ratio: 4.83:1

WCAG AA: Pass

WCAG AAA: Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #488474?

#488474 is a delicate cyan color - a cyan-blue hue that evokes trust and professionalism.

What is the RGB value of #488474?

#488474 in RGB is (72, 132, 116) - 72 red, 132 green, and 116 blue.

How to use #488474 in CSS?

Use #488474 directly in your CSS properties like color or background-color.

What colors go well with #488474?

#844858 (complementary), #488456 (analogous), and #2D5248 (lighter shade) work well with #488474.