#48D9EB Color Information

Hex color code: #48D9EB

#48D9EB is a striking cyan color. In RGB it is (72, 217, 235), and in HSL it is (187°, 80%, 60%). It is often used for branding and logos.

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HEX

#48D9EB

RGB

72, 217, 235

HSL

187°, 80%, 60%

CMYK

69%, 8%, 0%, 8%

Shades

CSS Usage

color: #48D9EB;
background-color: #48D9EB;
border-color: #48D9EB;
box-shadow: 0 0 10px #48D9EB;
border: 2px solid #48D9EB;

Tailwind Usage

bg-[#48D9EB]
text-[#48D9EB]
border-[#48D9EB]
shadow-[0_0_10px_48D9EB]

Generate Gradient

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Gradient CSS

background: linear-gradient(90deg, #48D9EB, #FF5733);

Preview in UI

Button

.btn-primary { background-color: #48D9EB; color: #000000; }

Badge

New Feature

.badge { background-color: #48D9EB; 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 #48D9EB; background-color: #48D9EB15; }

Alert / Toast

This is an alert using your color as accent.

.alert { background-color: #48D9EB20; border-left: 4px solid #48D9EB; }

Link / Accent

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

a { color: #48D9EB; }

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Color Theory

Relationships based on the position of #48D9EB in the color wheel.

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RGB, HSL and CMYK Values

RGB

72, 217, 235

Red: 72 / Green: 217 / Blue: 235

HSL

187°, 80%, 60%

Hue: 187° / Saturation: 80% / Lightness: 60%

CMYK

69%, 8%, 0%, 8%

Cyan: 69% / Magenta: 8% / Yellow: 0% / Key: 8%

What color is #48D9EB?

#48D9EB is a cyan-blue hue associated with trust and professionalism.

Color Shades

Complementary Colors

EB5A47

Color Palette

HEX to RGB

Convert #48D9EB to RGB:

rgb(72, 217, 235)HEX to RGB Converter →

HEX to HSL

Convert #48D9EB to HSL:

hsl(187, 80%, 60%)RGB to HSL Converter →

HEX to CMYK

Convert #48D9EB to CMYK:

cmyk(69%, 8%, 0%, 8%)Color Converter →

Color Meaning and Usage

A striking cyan tone, #48D9EB has RGB (72, 217, 235) and HSL (187°, 80%, 60%). Known for evoking trust and professionalism, this cyan-blue hue is popular in mobile app design. Lighter variations like #FFFFFF create softer gradients.

The complementary color of #48D9EB is #EB5A47, creating high-contrast pairings. For softer combinations, try analogous colors like #47EBAC.

Use #48D9EB in CSS: color: #48D9EB or background-color: #48D9EB. Create palettes with Color Palette Generator or check contrast with Contrast Checker.

Contrast with #48D9EB

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

Contrast Ratio: 12.40:1

WCAG AA: Pass

WCAG AAA: Pass

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #48D9EB?

#48D9EB is a striking cyan color - a cyan-blue hue that evokes trust and professionalism.

What is the RGB value of #48D9EB?

#48D9EB in RGB is (72, 217, 235) - 72 red, 217 green, and 235 blue.

How to use #48D9EB in CSS?

Use #48D9EB directly in your CSS properties like color or background-color.

What colors go well with #48D9EB?

#EB5A47 (complementary), #47EBAC (analogous), and #17B9CF (lighter shade) work well with #48D9EB.