#488C59 Color Information

Hex color code: #488C59

The hex color #488C59 is a gentle green with RGB values of (72, 140, 89) and HSL of (135°, 32%, 42%). It is frequently seen in web interfaces.

Try:

Color NameSea Green

HEX

#488C59

RGB

72, 140, 89

HSL

135°, 32%, 42%

CMYK

49%, 0%, 36%, 45%

Shades

CSS Usage

color: #488C59;
background-color: #488C59;
border-color: #488C59;
box-shadow: 0 0 10px #488C59;
border: 2px solid #488C59;

Tailwind Usage

bg-[#488C59]
text-[#488C59]
border-[#488C59]
shadow-[0_0_10px_488C59]

Generate Gradient

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Gradient CSS

background: linear-gradient(90deg, #488C59, #FF5733);

Preview in UI

Button

.btn-primary { background-color: #488C59; color: #000000; }

Badge

New Feature

.badge { background-color: #488C59; 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 #488C59; background-color: #488C5915; }

Alert / Toast

This is an alert using your color as accent.

.alert { background-color: #488C5920; border-left: 4px solid #488C59; }

Link / Accent

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

a { color: #488C59; }

Related Colors

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Color Theory

Relationships based on the position of #488C59 in the color wheel.

● Current● Complementary● Triadic● Analogous

RGB, HSL and CMYK Values

RGB

72, 140, 89

Red: 72 / Green: 140 / Blue: 89

HSL

135°, 32%, 42%

Hue: 135° / Saturation: 32% / Lightness: 42%

CMYK

49%, 0%, 36%, 45%

Cyan: 49% / Magenta: 0% / Yellow: 36% / Key: 45%

What color is #488C59?

#488C59 is a green hue associated with nature and harmony.

Color Shades

Complementary Colors

8D497C

Color Palette

HEX to RGB

Convert #488C59 to RGB:

rgb(72, 140, 89)HEX to RGB Converter →

HEX to HSL

Convert #488C59 to HSL:

hsl(135, 32%, 42%)RGB to HSL Converter →

HEX to CMYK

Convert #488C59 to CMYK:

cmyk(49%, 0%, 36%, 45%)Color Converter →

Color Meaning and Usage

A gentle green tone, #488C59 has RGB (72, 140, 89) and HSL (135°, 32%, 42%). Known for evoking nature and harmony, this green hue is commonly used in modern UI design. Lighter variations like #FFFFFF create softer gradients.

The complementary color of #488C59 is #8D497C, creating high-contrast pairings. For softer combinations, try analogous colors like #5A8D49.

Use #488C59 in CSS: color: #488C59 or background-color: #488C59. Create palettes with Color Palette Generator or check contrast with Contrast Checker.

Contrast with #488C59

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

Contrast Ratio: 5.17:1

WCAG AA: Pass

WCAG AAA: Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #488C59?

#488C59 is a gentle green color - a green hue that evokes nature and harmony.

What is the RGB value of #488C59?

#488C59 in RGB is (72, 140, 89) - 72 red, 140 green, and 89 blue.

How to use #488C59 in CSS?

Use #488C59 directly in your CSS properties like color or background-color.

What colors go well with #488C59?

#8D497C (complementary), #5A8D49 (analogous), and #2F5B3A (lighter shade) work well with #488C59.