#48E5DA Color Information

Hex color code: #48E5DA

#48E5DA is a eye-catching cyan color. In RGB it is (72, 229, 218), and in HSL it is (176°, 75%, 59%). It is widely used in graphic design.

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Color NameTurquoise
HEX
#48E5DA
RGB
72, 229, 218
HSL
176°, 75%, 59%
CMYK
69%, 0%, 5%, 10%

Shades

CSS Usage
color: #48E5DA;
background-color: #48E5DA;
border-color: #48E5DA;
box-shadow: 0 0 10px #48E5DA;
border: 2px solid #48E5DA;
Tailwind Usage
bg-[#48E5DA]
text-[#48E5DA]
border-[#48E5DA]
shadow-[0_0_10px_48E5DA]

Generate Gradient

Gradient CSS
background: linear-gradient(90deg, #48E5DA, #FF5733);

Preview in UI

Button

.btn-primary { background-color: #48E5DA; color: #000000; }

Badge

New Feature
.badge { background-color: #48E5DA; 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 #48E5DA; background-color: #48E5DA15; }

Alert / Toast

This is an alert using your color as accent.
.alert { background-color: #48E5DA20; border-left: 4px solid #48E5DA; }

Link / Accent

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

a { color: #48E5DA; }

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Color Theory

Relationships based on the position of #48E5DA in the color wheel.

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RGB, HSL and CMYK Values

RGB

72, 229, 218

Red: 72 / Green: 229 / Blue: 218

HSL

176°, 75%, 59%

Hue: 176° / Saturation: 75% / Lightness: 59%

CMYK

69%, 0%, 5%, 10%

Cyan: 69% / Magenta: 0% / Yellow: 5% / Key: 10%

What color is #48E5DA?

#48E5DA is a cyan-blue hue associated with trust and professionalism.

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Color Palette

HEX to RGB

Convert #48E5DA to RGB:

rgb(72, 229, 218)HEX to RGB Converter →

HEX to HSL

Convert #48E5DA to HSL:

hsl(176, 75%, 59%)RGB to HSL Converter →

HEX to CMYK

Convert #48E5DA to CMYK:

cmyk(69%, 0%, 5%, 10%)Color Converter →

Color Meaning and Usage

A vivid cyan tone, #48E5DA has RGB (72, 229, 218) and HSL (176°, 75%, 59%). Known for evoking trust and professionalism, this cyan-blue hue is often used for branding and logos. Lighter variations like #FFFFFF create softer gradients.

The complementary color of #48E5DA is #E54852, creating high-contrast pairings. For softer combinations, try analogous colors like #48E58C.

Use #48E5DA in CSS: color: #48E5DA or background-color: #48E5DA. Create palettes with Color Palette Generator or check contrast with Contrast Checker.

Contrast with #48E5DA

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

Contrast Ratio: 13.50:1
WCAG AA: Pass
WCAG AAA: Pass

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #48E5DA?

#48E5DA is a vivid cyan color - a cyan-blue hue that evokes trust and professionalism.

What is the RGB value of #48E5DA?

#48E5DA in RGB is (72, 229, 218) - 72 red, 229 green, and 218 blue.

How to use #48E5DA in CSS?

Use #48E5DA directly in your CSS properties like color or background-color.

What colors go well with #48E5DA?

#E54852 (complementary), #48E58C (analogous), and #1CC4B9 (lighter shade) work well with #48E5DA.