#48B9E2 Hex Color
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#48b9e2 is a cool cyan with a light value, moderate saturation, and a clear blue undertone. Its fresh, youthful character suits technology, aerospace, children’s products, and spring layouts. Use it as a supporting color with navy or warm coral. The hex code #48b9e2 provides about 9.3:1 contrast with black text, supporting readable body copy.
Questions about #48b9e2
What is #48b9e2 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #48b9e2 is rgb(72, 185, 226), in HSL hsl(196, 73%, 58%) and in CMYK 68%, 18%, 0%, 11%.
What colors pair well with #48b9e2?
Is #48b9e2 readable on white or black?
#48b9e2 has a 2.25:1 contrast ratio on white and 9.31:1 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.