#048BA8 Hex Color
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#048ba8 is a cool, unsaturated cyan with a clinical, refreshing character. This shade lacks the intensity of primary blues, making it a reliable choice for tech interfaces and corporate branding that requires a sense of trust. It functions best as an accent or secondary color in a palette. Since it offers strong contrast against white, you can use black text over it for accessible, legible small type.
Questions about #048ba8
What is #048ba8 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #048ba8 is rgb(4, 139, 168), in HSL hsl(191, 95%, 34%) and in CMYK 98%, 17%, 0%, 34%. Browse more shades of blue with names and hex codes.
Which color schemes work best with #048ba8?
Pair #048ba8 with neutral slate or soft grays to maintain its clinical, professional character in a corporate palette. For a more vibrant application, use it alongside a warm terracotta accent, which creates a complementary tension that helps the cyan feel less sterile and more intentional.
Is #048ba8 readable on white or black?
#048ba8 has a 3.98:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.26:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it works only for large text (24px, or 18.5px bold) and on black it works for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.