Cyan

The color #487C81 is a cyan that can be used in various design contexts. This color has RGB values of 72, 124, 129 and HSL values of 185°, 28%, 39%.

Color Values for #487C81

Below are the different color format representations for #487C81. You can click any value to copy it to your clipboard.

HEX:
#487C81
RGB:
rgb(72,124,129) Copied!
HSL:
hsl(185,28%,39%) Copied!
CMYK:
cmyk(44%, 4%, 0%, 49%) Copied!

Color Composition of #487C81

This visualization shows the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) composition of the color #487C81. Each bar represents the percentage of that primary color in the final mix.

Red: 28.2%
Green: 48.6%
Blue: 50.6%

Contrast Analysis for #487C81

Testing this color against light and dark backgrounds to check accessibility standards and readability. For more detailed contrast testing, try our contrast checker tool.

On Light Background (White #FFFFFF)

Sample Text in #487C81

Contrast Ratio: 4.5:1
WCAG AA: ✓ Passes
WCAG AAA: ✗ Fails

On Dark Background (Black #000000)

Sample Text in #487C81

Contrast Ratio: 3.8:1
WCAG AA: ✗ Fails
WCAG AAA: ✗ Fails

Complementary Colors for #487C81

The complementary color for #487C81 is #7F4C48. These colors sit opposite each other on the color wheel and create a striking visual contrast when used together.

Analogous Colors for #487C81

The analogous colors for #487C81 are #487F68 and #485F7F. These three colors sit next to each other on the color wheel, creating a natural and harmonious color combination.

Triadic Colors for #487C81

The triadic colors for #487C81 are #7F487B and #7B7F48. These three colors are evenly spaced around the color wheel, offering a vibrant and balanced color combination.

Shades of #487C81

These are the darker variations of #487C81. Shades are created by adding black to the original color, like #3A6367 and #2B4A4D. This progression shows how #487C81 darkens from left to right, creating deeper variations of the original color.

Tints of #487C81

Tints are created by adding white to the original color, like #6D969A and #91B0B3. This progression shows how #487C81. lightens from left to right, creating softer variations of the original color.

Color Blindness Simulation for #487C81

These simulations show how people with different types of color blindness might perceive #487C81. This information is crucial for designing accessible and inclusive color schemes.

Brands that use #487C81

Companies and brands that incorporate #487C81 in their visual identity.

#487C81 Closest Pantone Colors

These are the closest matching Pantone® colors to #487C81. Click on any color to see detailed Pantone color information.

The color #487C81 is a cyan with RGB values of 72, 124, 129 and HSL values of 185°, 28%, 39%.

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