#48CFD3 Hex Color
Sparkling cyan with a fresh, crisp energy
This high-saturation cyan brings a sparkling, fresh energy to UI backgrounds and digital illustrations. Because it sits high on the lightness scale, #48cfd3 remains readable with black text, offering an 11.1:1 contrast ratio that exceeds accessibility standards. It can feel overpowering if used exclusively, so pair it with deep charcoal or what colors make gray to anchor the composition.
Questions about #48cfd3
What is #48cfd3 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #48cfd3 is rgb(72, 207, 211), in HSL hsl(182, 61%, 55%) and in CMYK 66%, 2%, 0%, 17%.
What colors pair well with #48cfd3?
Because #48cfd3 is highly saturated, it can feel overpowering on its own. Pair it with deep charcoal to anchor the composition or use it alongside neutral tones to create a balanced, modern visual hierarchy in your UI.
Is #48cfd3 readable on white or black?
#48cfd3 has a 1.88:1 contrast ratio on white and 11.14:1 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.