#48BFD3 Hex Color
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This unsaturated cyan sits on the cooler end of the spectrum with a refreshing, breezy quality. Because #48bfd3 offers high contrast with black text, it works well as a primary background for UI designs that prioritize readability. Pair this shade with soft terracotta accents to balance its inherent coolness. The hex code for this cyan tone is #48bfd3.
Questions about #48bfd3
What is #48bfd3 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #48bfd3 is rgb(72, 191, 211), in HSL hsl(189, 61%, 55%) and in CMYK 66%, 9%, 0%, 17%. Browse more shades of blue with names and hex codes.
What colors pair best with #48bfd3 for design?
Soft terracotta tones create a balanced, sophisticated contrast against the cool temperature of #48bfd3. For a more neutral approach, try pairing it with charcoal or deep navy to maintain high readability while keeping the design grounded and modern.
Is #48bfd3 readable on white or black?
#48bfd3 has a 2.17:1 contrast ratio on white and 9.66:1 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.