#48D0DF Color Information

Hex color code: #48D0DF

A peaceful cyan shade, #48D0DF appears as (72, 208, 223) in RGB and (186°, 70%, 58%) in HSL. It is widely used in graphic design.

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Color NameMedium Turquoise

HEX

#48D0DF

RGB

72, 208, 223

HSL

186°, 70%, 58%

CMYK

68%, 7%, 0%, 13%

Shades

CSS Usage

color: #48D0DF;
background-color: #48D0DF;
border-color: #48D0DF;
box-shadow: 0 0 10px #48D0DF;
border: 2px solid #48D0DF;

Tailwind Usage

bg-[#48D0DF]
text-[#48D0DF]
border-[#48D0DF]
shadow-[0_0_10px_48D0DF]

Generate Gradient

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Gradient CSS

background: linear-gradient(90deg, #48D0DF, #FF5733);

Preview in UI

Button

.btn-primary { background-color: #48D0DF; color: #000000; }

Badge

New Feature

.badge { background-color: #48D0DF; 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 #48D0DF; background-color: #48D0DF15; }

Alert / Toast

This is an alert using your color as accent.

.alert { background-color: #48D0DF20; border-left: 4px solid #48D0DF; }

Link / Accent

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

a { color: #48D0DF; }

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Color Theory

Relationships based on the position of #48D0DF in the color wheel.

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RGB, HSL and CMYK Values

RGB

72, 208, 223

Red: 72 / Green: 208 / Blue: 223

HSL

186°, 70%, 58%

Hue: 186° / Saturation: 70% / Lightness: 58%

CMYK

68%, 7%, 0%, 13%

Cyan: 68% / Magenta: 7% / Yellow: 0% / Key: 13%

What color is #48D0DF?

#48D0DF is a cyan-blue hue associated with trust and professionalism.

Color Shades

Complementary Colors

DF5849

Color Palette

HEX to RGB

Convert #48D0DF to RGB:

rgb(72, 208, 223)HEX to RGB Converter →

HEX to HSL

Convert #48D0DF to HSL:

hsl(186, 70%, 58%)RGB to HSL Converter →

HEX to CMYK

Convert #48D0DF to CMYK:

cmyk(68%, 7%, 0%, 13%)Color Converter →

Color Meaning and Usage

A tranquil cyan tone, #48D0DF has RGB (72, 208, 223) and HSL (186°, 70%, 58%). 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 #48D0DF is #DF5849, creating high-contrast pairings. For softer combinations, try analogous colors like #49DFA3.

Use #48D0DF in CSS: color: #48D0DF or background-color: #48D0DF. Create palettes with Color Palette Generator or check contrast with Contrast Checker.

Contrast with #48D0DF

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

Contrast Ratio: 11.36:1

WCAG AA: Pass

WCAG AAA: Pass

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #48D0DF?

#48D0DF is a tranquil cyan color - a cyan-blue hue that evokes trust and professionalism.

What is the RGB value of #48D0DF?

#48D0DF in RGB is (72, 208, 223) - 72 red, 208 green, and 223 blue.

How to use #48D0DF in CSS?

Use #48D0DF directly in your CSS properties like color or background-color.

What colors go well with #48D0DF?

#DF5849 (complementary), #49DFA3 (analogous), and #21ABBA (lighter shade) work well with #48D0DF.