#48998B Color Information

Hex color code: #48998B

A subtle cyan shade, #48998B appears as (72, 153, 139) in RGB and (170°, 36%, 44%) in HSL. It is often used for branding and logos.

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Color NameCadet Blue

HEX

#48998B

RGB

72, 153, 139

HSL

170°, 36%, 44%

CMYK

53%, 0%, 9%, 40%

Shades

CSS Usage

color: #48998B;
background-color: #48998B;
border-color: #48998B;
box-shadow: 0 0 10px #48998B;
border: 2px solid #48998B;

Tailwind Usage

bg-[#48998B]
text-[#48998B]
border-[#48998B]
shadow-[0_0_10px_48998B]

Generate Gradient

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Gradient CSS

background: linear-gradient(90deg, #48998B, #FF5733);

Preview in UI

Button

.btn-primary { background-color: #48998B; color: #000000; }

Badge

New Feature

.badge { background-color: #48998B; 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 #48998B; background-color: #48998B15; }

Alert / Toast

This is an alert using your color as accent.

.alert { background-color: #48998B20; border-left: 4px solid #48998B; }

Link / Accent

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

a { color: #48998B; }

Related Colors

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Color Theory

Relationships based on the position of #48998B in the color wheel.

● Current● Complementary● Triadic● Analogous

RGB, HSL and CMYK Values

RGB

72, 153, 139

Red: 72 / Green: 153 / Blue: 139

HSL

170°, 36%, 44%

Hue: 170° / Saturation: 36% / Lightness: 44%

CMYK

53%, 0%, 9%, 40%

Cyan: 53% / Magenta: 0% / Yellow: 9% / Key: 40%

What color is #48998B?

#48998B is a cyan-blue hue associated with trust and professionalism.

Color Shades

Complementary Colors

994855

Color Palette

HEX to RGB

Convert #48998B to RGB:

rgb(72, 153, 139)HEX to RGB Converter →

HEX to HSL

Convert #48998B to HSL:

hsl(170, 36%, 44%)RGB to HSL Converter →

HEX to CMYK

Convert #48998B to CMYK:

cmyk(53%, 0%, 9%, 40%)Color Converter →

Color Meaning and Usage

A subtle cyan tone, #48998B has RGB (72, 153, 139) and HSL (170°, 36%, 44%). 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 #48998B is #994855, creating high-contrast pairings. For softer combinations, try analogous colors like #489963.

Use #48998B in CSS: color: #48998B or background-color: #48998B. Create palettes with Color Palette Generator or check contrast with Contrast Checker.

Contrast with #48998B

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

Contrast Ratio: 6.20:1

WCAG AA: Pass

WCAG AAA: Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #48998B?

#48998B is a subtle cyan color - a cyan-blue hue that evokes trust and professionalism.

What is the RGB value of #48998B?

#48998B in RGB is (72, 153, 139) - 72 red, 153 green, and 139 blue.

How to use #48998B in CSS?

Use #48998B directly in your CSS properties like color or background-color.

What colors go well with #48998B?

#994855 (complementary), #489963 (analogous), and #2F655C (lighter shade) work well with #48998B.