#48B7C7 Hex Color
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This bright, unsaturated cyan brings a refreshing, cool temperature to modern interfaces. Because it maintains strong legibility against black text, #48b7c7 performs well as a UI background or primary accent color. It creates a friendly, youthful aesthetic that feels clean without appearing too clinical. Pair this shade with charcoal grays for a sophisticated, high-contrast look in tech-focused branding.
Questions about #48b7c7
What is #48b7c7 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #48b7c7 is rgb(72, 183, 199), in HSL hsl(188, 53%, 53%) and in CMYK 64%, 8%, 0%, 22%.
Which colors pair best with #48b7c7?
Pair #48b7c7 with charcoal or deep navy to create a sophisticated, high-contrast look that grounds the brightness. For a softer, tech-focused palette, try combining it with cool grays or desaturated slate tones to maintain a professional balance.
Is #48b7c7 readable on white or black?
#48b7c7 has a 2.36:1 contrast ratio on white and 8.87:1 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.