#48A37E Color Information

Hex color code: #48A37E

The hex color #48A37E is a subtle cyan with RGB values of (72, 163, 126) and HSL of (156°, 39%, 46%). It is often used for branding and logos.

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Color NameMedium Sea Green
HEX
#48A37E
RGB
72, 163, 126
HSL
156°, 39%, 46%
CMYK
56%, 0%, 23%, 36%

Shades

CSS Usage
color: #48A37E;
background-color: #48A37E;
border-color: #48A37E;
box-shadow: 0 0 10px #48A37E;
border: 2px solid #48A37E;
Tailwind Usage
bg-[#48A37E]
text-[#48A37E]
border-[#48A37E]
shadow-[0_0_10px_48A37E]

Generate Gradient

Gradient CSS
background: linear-gradient(90deg, #48A37E, #FF5733);

Preview in UI

Button

.btn-primary { background-color: #48A37E; color: #000000; }

Badge

New Feature
.badge { background-color: #48A37E; 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 #48A37E; background-color: #48A37E15; }

Alert / Toast

This is an alert using your color as accent.
.alert { background-color: #48A37E20; border-left: 4px solid #48A37E; }

Link / Accent

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

a { color: #48A37E; }

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Color Theory

Relationships based on the position of #48A37E in the color wheel.

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RGB, HSL and CMYK Values

RGB

72, 163, 126

Red: 72 / Green: 163 / Blue: 126

HSL

156°, 39%, 46%

Hue: 156° / Saturation: 39% / Lightness: 46%

CMYK

56%, 0%, 23%, 36%

Cyan: 56% / Magenta: 0% / Yellow: 23% / Key: 36%

What color is #48A37E?

#48A37E is a cyan-blue hue associated with trust and professionalism.

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Color Palette

HEX to RGB

Convert #48A37E to RGB:

rgb(72, 163, 126)HEX to RGB Converter →

HEX to HSL

Convert #48A37E to HSL:

hsl(156, 39%, 46%)RGB to HSL Converter →

HEX to CMYK

Convert #48A37E to CMYK:

cmyk(56%, 0%, 23%, 36%)Color Converter →

Color Meaning and Usage

A delicate cyan tone, #48A37E has RGB (72, 163, 126) and HSL (156°, 39%, 46%). Known for evoking trust and professionalism, this cyan-blue hue is commonly used in modern UI design. Lighter variations like #FFFFFF create softer gradients.

The complementary color of #48A37E is #A3486C, creating high-contrast pairings. For softer combinations, try analogous colors like #48A351.

Use #48A37E in CSS: color: #48A37E or background-color: #48A37E. Create palettes with Color Palette Generator or check contrast with Contrast Checker.

Contrast with #48A37E

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

Contrast Ratio: 6.82:1
WCAG AA: Pass
WCAG AAA: Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #48A37E?

#48A37E is a delicate cyan color - a cyan-blue hue that evokes trust and professionalism.

What is the RGB value of #48A37E?

#48A37E in RGB is (72, 163, 126) - 72 red, 163 green, and 126 blue.

How to use #48A37E in CSS?

Use #48A37E directly in your CSS properties like color or background-color.

What colors go well with #48A37E?

#A3486C (complementary), #48A351 (analogous), and #306E55 (lighter shade) work well with #48A37E.