#48A0C4 Hex Color
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#48a0c4 is a breezy, mid-tone cyan that sits comfortably between sky blue and a desaturated azure. It feels approachable and clean, making it a reliable choice for UI backgrounds or secondary buttons in tech interfaces. Because it offers strong contrast against black text, it works well for accessible body copy. Pair this hex code with warm terracotta accents to ground its coolness.
Questions about #48a0c4
What is #48a0c4 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #48a0c4 is rgb(72, 160, 196), in HSL hsl(197, 51%, 53%) and in CMYK 63%, 18%, 0%, 23%.
What colors complement #48a0c4?
Warm, earthy tones like terracotta or deep oranges provide a balanced visual contrast to this breezy cyan. These pairings ground the coolness of the color, preventing it from feeling too sterile or clinical in a layout.
Is #48a0c4 readable on white or black?
#48a0c4 has a 2.95:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.10:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it is too faint for text and on black it works for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.