#048383 Hex Color
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#048383 is an unsaturated, medium-dark cyan with cool blue-green undertones. Its restrained saturation feels refreshing and focused, supporting themes of trust, freedom, and clear communication. Use this cyan color as a dominant UI background or brand tone, paired with warm coral or soft cream. The hex code #048383 supports white body text at about 4.6:1 contrast.
Questions about #048383
What is #048383 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #048383 is rgb(4, 131, 131), in HSL hsl(180, 94%, 26%) and in CMYK 97%, 0%, 0%, 49%.
What colors pair well with #048383?
Is #048383 a warm or cool color?
#048383 reads as a cool color because its cyan base leans blue-green rather than yellow or red. Its medium-dark value and restrained saturation keep the effect composed, making it suitable for focused interfaces, communication tools, and calm brand systems.
Is #048383 readable on white or black?
#048383 has a 4.58:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.57:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it works for body text and on black it works for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.