Cyan

The color #487EA8 is a cyan that can be used in various design contexts. This color has RGB values of 72, 126, 168 and HSL values of 206°, 40%, 47%.

Color Values for #487EA8

Below are the different color format representations for #487EA8. You can click any value to copy it to your clipboard.

HEX:
#487EA8
RGB:
rgb(72,126,168) Copied!
HSL:
hsl(206,40%,47%) Copied!
CMYK:
cmyk(57%, 25%, 0%, 34%) Copied!

Color Composition of #487EA8

This visualization shows the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) composition of the color #487EA8. Each bar represents the percentage of that primary color in the final mix.

Red: 28.2%
Green: 49.4%
Blue: 65.9%

Contrast Analysis for #487EA8

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 #487EA8

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

On Dark Background (Black #000000)

Sample Text in #487EA8

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

Complementary Colors for #487EA8

The complementary color for #487EA8 is #A87148. These colors sit opposite each other on the color wheel and create a striking visual contrast when used together.

Analogous Colors for #487EA8

The analogous colors for #487EA8 are #48A8A1 and #484EA8. These three colors sit next to each other on the color wheel, creating a natural and harmonious color combination.

Triadic Colors for #487EA8

The triadic colors for #487EA8 are #A8487E and #7EA848. These three colors are evenly spaced around the color wheel, offering a vibrant and balanced color combination.

Shades of #487EA8

These are the darker variations of #487EA8. Shades are created by adding black to the original color, like #3A6586 and #2B4C65. This progression shows how #487EA8 darkens from left to right, creating deeper variations of the original color.

Tints of #487EA8

Tints are created by adding white to the original color, like #6D98B9 and #91B2CB. This progression shows how #487EA8. lightens from left to right, creating softer variations of the original color.

Color Blindness Simulation for #487EA8

These simulations show how people with different types of color blindness might perceive #487EA8. This information is crucial for designing accessible and inclusive color schemes.

Brands that use #487EA8

Companies and brands that incorporate #487EA8 in their visual identity.

#487EA8 Closest Pantone Colors

These are the closest matching Pantone® colors to #487EA8. Click on any color to see detailed Pantone color information.

The color #487EA8 is a cyan with RGB values of 72, 126, 168 and HSL values of 206°, 40%, 47%.

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