#48ACDE Color Information

Hex color code: #48ACDE

The hex color #48ACDE is a cool blue with RGB values of (72, 172, 222) and HSL of (200°, 69%, 58%). It is commonly used in modern UI design.

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Color NameCornflower Blue

HEX

#48ACDE

RGB

72, 172, 222

HSL

200°, 69%, 58%

CMYK

68%, 23%, 0%, 13%

Shades

CSS Usage

color: #48ACDE;
background-color: #48ACDE;
border-color: #48ACDE;
box-shadow: 0 0 10px #48ACDE;
border: 2px solid #48ACDE;

Tailwind Usage

bg-[#48ACDE]
text-[#48ACDE]
border-[#48ACDE]
shadow-[0_0_10px_48ACDE]

Generate Gradient

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Gradient CSS

background: linear-gradient(90deg, #48ACDE, #FF5733);

Preview in UI

Button

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

Badge

New Feature

.badge { background-color: #48ACDE; 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 #48ACDE; background-color: #48ACDE15; }

Alert / Toast

This is an alert using your color as accent.

.alert { background-color: #48ACDE20; border-left: 4px solid #48ACDE; }

Link / Accent

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

a { color: #48ACDE; }

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Color Theory

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

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RGB, HSL and CMYK Values

RGB

72, 172, 222

Red: 72 / Green: 172 / Blue: 222

HSL

200°, 69%, 58%

Hue: 200° / Saturation: 69% / Lightness: 58%

CMYK

68%, 23%, 0%, 13%

Cyan: 68% / Magenta: 23% / Yellow: 0% / Key: 13%

What color is #48ACDE?

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

Color Shades

Complementary Colors

DE7B4A

Color Palette

HEX to RGB

Convert #48ACDE to RGB:

rgb(72, 172, 222)HEX to RGB Converter →

HEX to HSL

Convert #48ACDE to HSL:

hsl(200, 69%, 58%)RGB to HSL Converter →

HEX to CMYK

Convert #48ACDE to CMYK:

cmyk(68%, 23%, 0%, 13%)Color Converter →

Color Meaning and Usage

A cool blue tone, #48ACDE has RGB (72, 172, 222) and HSL (200°, 69%, 58%). Known for evoking trust and professionalism, this cyan-blue hue is typically applied in digital products. Lighter variations like #FFFFFF create softer gradients.

The complementary color of #48ACDE is #DE7B4A, creating high-contrast pairings. For softer combinations, try analogous colors like #4ADEC5.

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

Contrast with #48ACDE

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

Contrast Ratio: 8.23:1

WCAG AA: Pass

WCAG AAA: Pass

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #48ACDE?

#48ACDE is a cool blue color - a cyan-blue hue that evokes trust and professionalism.

What is the RGB value of #48ACDE?

#48ACDE in RGB is (72, 172, 222) - 72 red, 172 green, and 222 blue.

How to use #48ACDE in CSS?

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

What colors go well with #48ACDE?

#DE7B4A (complementary), #4ADEC5 (analogous), and #2287B9 (lighter shade) work well with #48ACDE.