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#48D1B8 Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #48D1B8 including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#48D1B8 Color Information

#48D1B8 RGB value is (72, 209, 184). The hex color red value is 72, green is 209, and blue is 184. Its HSL format shows a hue of 169°, saturation of 60 percent, and lightness of55 percent. The CMYK process values are 66 percent, 0 percent, 12 percent, 18percent.

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#48D1B8 Color Meaning

Color #48D1B8 radiates clean energy, therapeutic clarity, and botanical precision. #48D1B8 vivid minty green draws from the essential oil-rich leaves of its namesake plant, evoking antiseptic freshness, respiratory relief, and ecological renewal. Color #48D1B8 stands out in digital interfaces not through aggression but through luminous purity—its high chroma cuts through visual noise while retaining a natural feel. Studies in color perception confirm that greens in #48D1B8 range accelerate perceived system responsiveness. In wellness and sustainability branding, color #48D1B8 signals science-backed care and environmental integrity. Unlike artificial neon greens, #48D1B8 carries organic credibility. Spiritually, color #48D1B8 represents purification through clarity—shedding mental fog to reveal clean thought. #48D1B8 is not merely refreshing; #48D1B8 is restorative. Designers deploy #48D1B8 to inject vitality without chaos, making #48D1B8 ideal for dashboards, health apps, and eco-labeling where trust and liveliness must coexist.

Color Conversion

Convert #48D1B8 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
#48D1B8
RGB
rgb(72, 209, 184)
HSL
hsl(169°, 60%, 55%)
CMYK
cmyk(66%, 0%, 12%, 18%)
HSV
hsv(169°, 66%, 82%)
XYZ
34.1247 50.4393 53.2846
Yxy
50.4393 0.2476 0.3659
Hunter Lab
71.0206 -9.1227 0.3423
CIE-Lab
76.3381 -42.6398 1.5961

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red72 / 255 (28%)
28%
Green209 / 255 (82%)
82%
Blue184 / 255 (72%)
72%

CMYK Values

Cyan66 / 100 (66%)
66%
Magenta0 / 100 (0%)
Yellow12 / 100 (12%)
12%
Key (Black)18 / 100 (18%)
18%

Color Variations

#48D1B8 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

#48D1B8 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 #48D1B8 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.

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#48D1B8

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

1.89:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

1.89:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

1.89:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #48D1B8 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

#48D1B8

protanopia

#8385be

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #48D1B8;

Text Color

color: #48D1B8;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #48D1B8;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #48D1B840;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #48D1B8;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #48D1B8 0%, #218472 100%);

#48D1B8 Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about #48D1B8 color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.