#48CAE4 Hex Color
A vibrant, high-energy bright cyan accent
This bright cyan carries a high-energy quality that demands attention. Because it is highly saturated, it works best as a vibrant accent color rather than a large background, where it can easily overpower other elements. Black text remains legible at over 10:1 contrast against this surface. Use the hex code #48cae4 when you need a fresh pop of color for modern tech interfaces or youthful branding.
Questions about #48cae4
What is #48cae4 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #48cae4 is rgb(72, 202, 228), in HSL hsl(190, 74%, 59%) and in CMYK 68%, 11%, 0%, 11%.
How should I best use #48cae4 in my designs?
The intense saturation of #48cae4 makes it an ideal accent color rather than a primary background choice. It provides excellent readability against dark backgrounds, specifically when paired with charcoal or deep black text for high-contrast, modern user interface elements.
What colors pair well with #48cae4?
This bright cyan pairs best with neutral tones that ground its high energy, such as charcoal or soft off-whites. For bolder palettes, you can create a striking contrast by incorporating complementary coral or warm orange tones to balance the cool temperature.
Is #48cae4 readable on white or black?
#48cae4 has a 1.93:1 contrast ratio on white and 10.84:1 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.