#48A1A8 Hex Color
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Halfway between teal and sky blue, #48a1a8 sits in muted cyan territory, with enough gray to keep it chalky rather than bright. That softness makes it a steady background for UI and dashboards, and black text on it hits about 6.9:1 contrast, so small body copy stays readable. Pair it with terracotta or deep navy when you want the blue side to feel fresher.
Questions about #48a1a8
What is #48a1a8 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #48a1a8 is rgb(72, 161, 168), in HSL hsl(184, 40%, 47%) and in CMYK 57%, 4%, 0%, 34%.
What colors pair well with #48a1a8?
Warm terracotta and coral give #48a1a8 the strongest pop, since the blue leans cool and muted. For quieter palettes, pair it with charcoal or soft sand neutrals.
Is #48a1a8 readable on white or black?
#48a1a8 has a 3.02:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.93:1 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.