#48D1CF Color Meaning and Information

#48D1CF Color Information

#48D1CF RGB value is (72, 209, 207). The hex color red value is 72, green is 209, and blue is 207. Its HSL format shows a hue of 179°, saturation of 60 percent, and lightness of 55 percent. The CMYK process values are 66 percent, 0 percent, 1 percent, 18 percent.

#48D1CF

rgb(72, 209, 207)

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#48D1CF Color Meaning

Color #48D1CF reflects emotional clarity supported by balance. #48D1CF green blue tone (#48D1CF) feels clean and stabilizing, echoing calm water and steady flow. Psychologically, color #48D1CF reduces anxiety while supporting communication. #48D1CF encourages emotional honesty without overwhelm. Culturally, #48D1CF appears in healthcare design, wellness branding, and coastal aesthetics. Symbolically, #48D1CF represents adaptability, clarity, and balanced self expression.

Color Conversion

Convert #48D1CF across different color models and formats. These conversions help designers work seamlessly between digital and print media, ensuring this color maintains its intended appearance across RGB screens, CMYK printers, and HSL color manipulations.

HEX

#48D1CF

RGB

rgb(72, 209, 207)

HSL

hsl(179°, 60%, 55%)

CMYK

cmyk(66%, 0%, 1%, 18%)

HSV

hsv(179°, 66%, 82%)

XYZ

36.7354 51.4836 67.0327

Yxy

51.4836 0.2366 0.3316

Hunter Lab

71.7521 -8.1372 -2.3213

CIE-Lab

76.9711 -36.5270 -9.8447

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red72 / 255 (28%)

28%

Green209 / 255 (82%)

82%

Blue207 / 255 (81%)

81%

CMYK Values

Cyan66 / 100 (66%)

66%

Magenta0 / 100 (0%)

Yellow1 / 100 (1%)

Key (Black)18 / 100 (18%)

18%

Color Variations

#48D1CF harmonies come to life through carefully balanced shades, tints, and tones, giving this color depth and flexibility across light and dark variations. Shades add richness, tints bring an airy softness, and tones soften intensity, making it easy to pair in clean, modern palettes.

Color Harmonies

#48D1CF harmonies create beautiful relationships with other colors based on their position on the color wheel. Each harmony type offers unique design possibilities, enabling cohesive and visually appealing color schemes.

Analogous

Colors adjacent on the color wheel (30° apart)

Complementary

Colors opposite on the color wheel (180° apart)

Split Complementary

Three colors using one base hue and the two hues beside its opposite

Triadic

Three colors evenly spaced (120° apart)

Tetradic

Four colors forming a rectangle on the wheel

Square

Four colors evenly spaced (90° apart)

Double Split

Four colors formed from two base hues and the colors next to their opposites

Monochromatic

Variations of a single hue

Contrast Checker

(WCAG 2.1) Test #48D1CF for accessibility compliance against white and black backgrounds. Proper contrast ensures this color remains readable and usable for all audiences, meeting WCAG 2.1 standards for both normal and large text applications.

Foreground:#FFFFFF

Background:#48D1CF

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

1.86:1

✗WCAG AA

✗WCAG AAA

Normal Text

1.86:1

✗WCAG AA

✗WCAG AAA

UI Components

1.86:1

✗WCAG AA

✗WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #48D1CF appears to people with different types of color vision deficiencies. These simulations help create more inclusive designs that consider how this color is perceived across various visual abilities.

Normal Vision

#48D1CF

protanopia

#8385cf

Note: These simulations are approximations. Actual color vision deficiency varies by individual.

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #48D1CF;

Text Color

color: #48D1CF;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #48D1CF;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #48D1CF40;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #48D1CF;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #48D1CF 0%, #218482 100%);

Related Colors

Find out the colors closely related to #48D1CF in hue, saturation, and lightness. These color relatives offer harmonious alternatives and complementary options that work well alongside this color in comprehensive color schemes.