#48EAE1 Hex Color
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Bright and highly saturated, #48eae1 is a cool cyan-teal with a clean, luminous finish. Its high lightness gives interfaces an energetic, refreshing presence, while the green undertone adds a polished, modern edge. Use the hex code #48eae1 as an accent for wellness, technology, or children’s branding, paired with navy or charcoal. Black text reads clearly on it, but white text does not.
Questions about #48eae1
What is #48eae1 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #48eae1 is rgb(72, 234, 225), in HSL hsl(177, 79%, 60%) and in CMYK 69%, 0%, 4%, 8%.
Which colors pair well with #48eae1?
What mood does #48eae1 create in a palette?
#48eae1 creates a cool, refreshing mood, with its blue-green undertone and high lightness giving interfaces a clean, lively feel rather than a warm or earthy character in most surrounding palettes. It works well as an accent for wellness, technology, or playful branding.
Is #48eae1 readable on white or black?
#48eae1 has a 1.48:1 contrast ratio on white and 14.13:1 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.