#48BAE2 Color Information

Hex color code: #48BAE2

The hex color #48BAE2 is a striking blue with RGB values of (72, 186, 226) and HSL of (196°, 73%, 58%). It is often used for branding and logos.

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Color NameMedium Turquoise

HEX

#48BAE2

RGB

72, 186, 226

HSL

196°, 73%, 58%

CMYK

68%, 18%, 0%, 11%

Shades

CSS Usage

color: #48BAE2;
background-color: #48BAE2;
border-color: #48BAE2;
box-shadow: 0 0 10px #48BAE2;
border: 2px solid #48BAE2;

Tailwind Usage

bg-[#48BAE2]
text-[#48BAE2]
border-[#48BAE2]
shadow-[0_0_10px_48BAE2]

Generate Gradient

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Gradient CSS

background: linear-gradient(90deg, #48BAE2, #FF5733);

Preview in UI

Button

.btn-primary { background-color: #48BAE2; color: #000000; }

Badge

New Feature

.badge { background-color: #48BAE2; 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 #48BAE2; background-color: #48BAE215; }

Alert / Toast

This is an alert using your color as accent.

.alert { background-color: #48BAE220; border-left: 4px solid #48BAE2; }

Link / Accent

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

a { color: #48BAE2; }

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Color Theory

Relationships based on the position of #48BAE2 in the color wheel.

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RGB, HSL and CMYK Values

RGB

72, 186, 226

Red: 72 / Green: 186 / Blue: 226

HSL

196°, 73%, 58%

Hue: 196° / Saturation: 73% / Lightness: 58%

CMYK

68%, 18%, 0%, 11%

Cyan: 68% / Magenta: 18% / Yellow: 0% / Key: 11%

What color is #48BAE2?

#48BAE2 is a cyan-blue hue associated with trust and professionalism.

Color Shades

Complementary Colors

E26F46

Color Palette

HEX to RGB

Convert #48BAE2 to RGB:

rgb(72, 186, 226)HEX to RGB Converter →

HEX to HSL

Convert #48BAE2 to HSL:

hsl(196, 73%, 58%)RGB to HSL Converter →

HEX to CMYK

Convert #48BAE2 to CMYK:

cmyk(68%, 18%, 0%, 11%)Color Converter →

Color Meaning and Usage

A bold blue tone, #48BAE2 has RGB (72, 186, 226) and HSL (196°, 73%, 58%). 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 #48BAE2 is #E26F46, creating high-contrast pairings. For softer combinations, try analogous colors like #46E2BE.

Use #48BAE2 in CSS: color: #48BAE2 or background-color: #48BAE2. Create palettes with Color Palette Generator or check contrast with Contrast Checker.

Contrast with #48BAE2

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

Contrast Ratio: 9.40:1

WCAG AA: Pass

WCAG AAA: Pass

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #48BAE2?

#48BAE2 is a bold blue color - a cyan-blue hue that evokes trust and professionalism.

What is the RGB value of #48BAE2?

#48BAE2 in RGB is (72, 186, 226) - 72 red, 186 green, and 226 blue.

How to use #48BAE2 in CSS?

Use #48BAE2 directly in your CSS properties like color or background-color.

What colors go well with #48BAE2?

#E26F46 (complementary), #46E2BE (analogous), and #1E93BE (lighter shade) work well with #48BAE2.