#48EAD1 Hex Color
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This high-chroma teal glows with a cool, clinical intensity. Because of its saturation, #48ead1 works best as a punchy accent rather than a full background, where it can easily overwhelm the eye. It pairs unexpectedly well with deep charcoal or muted berry tones for a balanced palette. Since black text provides a high 14.0:1 contrast ratio, this hex code is an excellent choice for legible UI buttons.
Questions about #48ead1
What is #48ead1 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #48ead1 is rgb(72, 234, 209), in HSL hsl(171, 79%, 60%) and in CMYK 69%, 0%, 11%, 8%.
What colors pair best with #48ead1 for a balanced design?
#48ead1 functions best when tempered by neutral, grounding tones. Use deep charcoal to create a sophisticated, high-contrast look, or pair it with muted berry tones to soften the clinical edge of this vibrant teal without losing its energetic impact.
Is #48ead1 a good choice for text on websites?
While #48ead1 is excellent for UI accents, it is generally too bright and saturated for body text. However, it creates a very high 14.0:1 contrast ratio when used as a background for standard black text, making it ideal for buttons or clickable calls-to-action.
Is #48ead1 readable on white or black?
#48ead1 has a 1.50:1 contrast ratio on white and 13.96:1 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.