Cyan

The color #487D7D is a cyan that can be used in various design contexts. This color has RGB values of 72, 125, 125 and HSL values of 180°, 27%, 39%.

Color Values for #487D7D

Below are the different color format representations for #487D7D. You can click any value to copy it to your clipboard.

HEX:
#487D7D
RGB:
rgb(72,125,125) Copied!
HSL:
hsl(180,27%,39%) Copied!
CMYK:
cmyk(42%, 0%, 0%, 51%) Copied!

Color Composition of #487D7D

This visualization shows the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) composition of the color #487D7D. Each bar represents the percentage of that primary color in the final mix.

Red: 28.2%
Green: 49%
Blue: 49%

Contrast Analysis for #487D7D

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 #487D7D

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

On Dark Background (Black #000000)

Sample Text in #487D7D

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

Complementary Colors for #487D7D

The complementary color for #487D7D is #7E4949. These colors sit opposite each other on the color wheel and create a striking visual contrast when used together.

Analogous Colors for #487D7D

The analogous colors for #487D7D are #497E63 and #49637E. These three colors sit next to each other on the color wheel, creating a natural and harmonious color combination.

Triadic Colors for #487D7D

The triadic colors for #487D7D are #7E497E and #7E7E49. These three colors are evenly spaced around the color wheel, offering a vibrant and balanced color combination.

Shades of #487D7D

These are the darker variations of #487D7D. Shades are created by adding black to the original color, like #3A6464 and #2B4B4B. This progression shows how #487D7D darkens from left to right, creating deeper variations of the original color.

Tints of #487D7D

Tints are created by adding white to the original color, like #6D9797 and #91B1B1. This progression shows how #487D7D. lightens from left to right, creating softer variations of the original color.

Color Blindness Simulation for #487D7D

These simulations show how people with different types of color blindness might perceive #487D7D. This information is crucial for designing accessible and inclusive color schemes.

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Companies and brands that incorporate #487D7D in their visual identity.

#487D7D Closest Pantone Colors

These are the closest matching Pantone® colors to #487D7D. Click on any color to see detailed Pantone color information.

The color #487D7D is a cyan with RGB values of 72, 125, 125 and HSL values of 180°, 27%, 39%.

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