#48B587 Hex Color
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A muted jade green with just enough gray to feel settled. #48b587 carries a steady, dependable mood, which suits eco branding, garden sites, and finance work. The hex code also clears WCAG AA behind small black text (about 8.2:1 contrast), so it holds up as a UI background. It reads flat next to plain white, so anchor it with darker greens or warm neutrals nearby.
Questions about #48b587
What is #48b587 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #48b587 is rgb(72, 181, 135), in HSL hsl(155, 43%, 50%) and in CMYK 60%, 0%, 25%, 29%.
What text color works best on #48b587?
Black text is the clear choice, reaching about 8.2:1 contrast, well past the 4.5:1 WCAG AA threshold for body text. White text falls short for small sizes, so save it for large display type only.
What colors pair well with #48b587?
A deep aubergine or plum makes this green read richer than it does beside white, while terracotta adds warmth for seasonal palettes. For a calm scheme, layer it with darker forest greens and off-whites.
Is #48b587 readable on white or black?
#48b587 has a 2.55:1 contrast ratio on white and 8.23:1 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.