#489D8F Color Information

Hex color code: #489D8F

The hex color #489D8F is a delicate cyan with RGB values of (72, 157, 143) and HSL of (170°, 37%, 45%). It is popular in mobile app design.

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Color NameCadet Blue

HEX

#489D8F

RGB

72, 157, 143

HSL

170°, 37%, 45%

CMYK

54%, 0%, 9%, 38%

Shades

CSS Usage

color: #489D8F;
background-color: #489D8F;
border-color: #489D8F;
box-shadow: 0 0 10px #489D8F;
border: 2px solid #489D8F;

Tailwind Usage

bg-[#489D8F]
text-[#489D8F]
border-[#489D8F]
shadow-[0_0_10px_489D8F]

Generate Gradient

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Gradient CSS

background: linear-gradient(90deg, #489D8F, #FF5733);

Preview in UI

Button

.btn-primary { background-color: #489D8F; color: #000000; }

Badge

New Feature

.badge { background-color: #489D8F; 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 #489D8F; background-color: #489D8F15; }

Alert / Toast

This is an alert using your color as accent.

.alert { background-color: #489D8F20; border-left: 4px solid #489D8F; }

Link / Accent

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

a { color: #489D8F; }

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Color Theory

Relationships based on the position of #489D8F in the color wheel.

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RGB, HSL and CMYK Values

RGB

72, 157, 143

Red: 72 / Green: 157 / Blue: 143

HSL

170°, 37%, 45%

Hue: 170° / Saturation: 37% / Lightness: 45%

CMYK

54%, 0%, 9%, 38%

Cyan: 54% / Magenta: 0% / Yellow: 9% / Key: 38%

What color is #489D8F?

#489D8F is a cyan-blue hue associated with trust and professionalism.

Color Shades

Complementary Colors

9D4856

Color Palette

HEX to RGB

Convert #489D8F to RGB:

rgb(72, 157, 143)HEX to RGB Converter →

HEX to HSL

Convert #489D8F to HSL:

hsl(170, 37%, 45%)RGB to HSL Converter →

HEX to CMYK

Convert #489D8F to CMYK:

cmyk(54%, 0%, 9%, 38%)Color Converter →

Color Meaning and Usage

#489D8F is a delicate cyan color with RGB values of 72, 157, 143 and HSL of 170°, 37%, 45%. This cyan-blue hue evokes trust and professionalism, making it suitable for commonly used in modern UI design. Lighter variations like #FFFFFF create softer gradients.

The complementary color of #489D8F is #9D4856, creating high-contrast pairings. For softer combinations, try analogous colors like #489D65.

Use #489D8F in CSS: color: #489D8F or background-color: #489D8F. Create palettes with Color Palette Generator or check contrast with Contrast Checker.

Contrast with #489D8F

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

Contrast Ratio: 6.49:1

WCAG AA: Pass

WCAG AAA: Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #489D8F?

#489D8F is a delicate cyan color - a cyan-blue hue that evokes trust and professionalism.

What is the RGB value of #489D8F?

#489D8F in RGB is (72, 157, 143) - 72 red, 157 green, and 143 blue.

How to use #489D8F in CSS?

Use #489D8F directly in your CSS properties like color or background-color.

What colors go well with #489D8F?

#9D4856 (complementary), #489D65 (analogous), and #30695F (lighter shade) work well with #489D8F.