#48DB99 Color Information

Hex color code: #48DB99

A serene cyan shade, #48DB99 appears as (72, 219, 153) in RGB and (153°, 67%, 57%) in HSL. It is often used for branding and logos.

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Color NameMedium Aquamarine
HEX
#48DB99
RGB
72, 219, 153
HSL
153°, 67%, 57%
CMYK
67%, 0%, 30%, 14%

Shades

CSS Usage
color: #48DB99;
background-color: #48DB99;
border-color: #48DB99;
box-shadow: 0 0 10px #48DB99;
border: 2px solid #48DB99;
Tailwind Usage
bg-[#48DB99]
text-[#48DB99]
border-[#48DB99]
shadow-[0_0_10px_48DB99]

Generate Gradient

Gradient CSS
background: linear-gradient(90deg, #48DB99, #FF5733);

Preview in UI

Button

.btn-primary { background-color: #48DB99; color: #000000; }

Badge

New Feature
.badge { background-color: #48DB99; 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 #48DB99; background-color: #48DB9915; }

Alert / Toast

This is an alert using your color as accent.
.alert { background-color: #48DB9920; border-left: 4px solid #48DB99; }

Link / Accent

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

a { color: #48DB99; }

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Color Theory

Relationships based on the position of #48DB99 in the color wheel.

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RGB, HSL and CMYK Values

RGB

72, 219, 153

Red: 72 / Green: 219 / Blue: 153

HSL

153°, 67%, 57%

Hue: 153° / Saturation: 67% / Lightness: 57%

CMYK

67%, 0%, 30%, 14%

Cyan: 67% / Magenta: 0% / Yellow: 30% / Key: 14%

What color is #48DB99?

#48DB99 is a cyan-blue hue associated with trust and professionalism.

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HEX to RGB

Convert #48DB99 to RGB:

rgb(72, 219, 153)HEX to RGB Converter →

HEX to HSL

Convert #48DB99 to HSL:

hsl(153, 67%, 57%)RGB to HSL Converter →

HEX to CMYK

Convert #48DB99 to CMYK:

cmyk(67%, 0%, 30%, 14%)Color Converter →

Color Meaning and Usage

A calming cyan tone, #48DB99 has RGB (72, 219, 153) and HSL (153°, 67%, 57%). 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 #48DB99 is #DB488A, creating high-contrast pairings. For softer combinations, try analogous colors like #48DB4F.

Use #48DB99 in CSS: color: #48DB99 or background-color: #48DB99. Create palettes with Color Palette Generator or check contrast with Contrast Checker.

Contrast with #48DB99

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

Contrast Ratio: 11.87:1
WCAG AA: Pass
WCAG AAA: Pass

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #48DB99?

#48DB99 is a calming cyan color - a cyan-blue hue that evokes trust and professionalism.

What is the RGB value of #48DB99?

#48DB99 in RGB is (72, 219, 153) - 72 red, 219 green, and 153 blue.

How to use #48DB99 in CSS?

Use #48DB99 directly in your CSS properties like color or background-color.

What colors go well with #48DB99?

#DB488A (complementary), #48DB4F (analogous), and #23B372 (lighter shade) work well with #48DB99.