Cyan

The color #488281 is a cyan that can be used in various design contexts. This color has RGB values of 72, 130, 129 and HSL values of 179°, 29%, 40%.

Color Values for #488281

Below are the different color format representations for #488281. You can click any value to copy it to your clipboard.

HEX:
#488281
RGB:
rgb(72,130,129) Copied!
HSL:
hsl(179,29%,40%) Copied!
CMYK:
cmyk(45%, 0%, 1%, 49%) Copied!

Color Composition of #488281

This visualization shows the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) composition of the color #488281. Each bar represents the percentage of that primary color in the final mix.

Red: 28.2%
Green: 51%
Blue: 50.6%

Contrast Analysis for #488281

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 #488281

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

On Dark Background (Black #000000)

Sample Text in #488281

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

Complementary Colors for #488281

The complementary color for #488281 is #844849. These colors sit opposite each other on the color wheel and create a striking visual contrast when used together.

Analogous Colors for #488281

The analogous colors for #488281 are #488465 and #486784. These three colors sit next to each other on the color wheel, creating a natural and harmonious color combination.

Triadic Colors for #488281

The triadic colors for #488281 are #834884 and #848348. These three colors are evenly spaced around the color wheel, offering a vibrant and balanced color combination.

Shades of #488281

These are the darker variations of #488281. Shades are created by adding black to the original color, like #3A6867 and #2B4E4D. This progression shows how #488281 darkens from left to right, creating deeper variations of the original color.

Tints of #488281

Tints are created by adding white to the original color, like #6D9B9A and #91B4B3. This progression shows how #488281. lightens from left to right, creating softer variations of the original color.

Color Blindness Simulation for #488281

These simulations show how people with different types of color blindness might perceive #488281. This information is crucial for designing accessible and inclusive color schemes.

Brands that use #488281

Companies and brands that incorporate #488281 in their visual identity.

#488281 Closest Pantone Colors

These are the closest matching Pantone® colors to #488281. Click on any color to see detailed Pantone color information.

The color #488281 is a cyan with RGB values of 72, 130, 129 and HSL values of 179°, 29%, 40%.

This color tool provides detailed information about #488281 including color conversions, color schemes, and accessibility considerations for web and graphic design use.