Cyan

The color #488C89 is a cyan that can be used in various design contexts. This color has RGB values of 72, 140, 137 and HSL values of 177°, 32%, 42%.

Color Values for #488C89

Below are the different color format representations for #488C89. You can click any value to copy it to your clipboard.

HEX:
#488C89
RGB:
rgb(72,140,137) Copied!
HSL:
hsl(177,32%,42%) Copied!
CMYK:
cmyk(49%, 0%, 2%, 45%) Copied!

Color Composition of #488C89

This visualization shows the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) composition of the color #488C89. Each bar represents the percentage of that primary color in the final mix.

Red: 28.2%
Green: 54.9%
Blue: 53.7%

Contrast Analysis for #488C89

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 #488C89

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

On Dark Background (Black #000000)

Sample Text in #488C89

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

Complementary Colors for #488C89

The complementary color for #488C89 is #8D494C. These colors sit opposite each other on the color wheel and create a striking visual contrast when used together.

Analogous Colors for #488C89

The analogous colors for #488C89 are #498D68 and #496F8D. These three colors sit next to each other on the color wheel, creating a natural and harmonious color combination.

Triadic Colors for #488C89

The triadic colors for #488C89 are #8A498D and #8D8A49. These three colors are evenly spaced around the color wheel, offering a vibrant and balanced color combination.

Shades of #488C89

These are the darker variations of #488C89. Shades are created by adding black to the original color, like #3A706E and #2B5452. This progression shows how #488C89 darkens from left to right, creating deeper variations of the original color.

Tints of #488C89

Tints are created by adding white to the original color, like #6DA3A1 and #91BAB8. This progression shows how #488C89. lightens from left to right, creating softer variations of the original color.

Color Blindness Simulation for #488C89

These simulations show how people with different types of color blindness might perceive #488C89. This information is crucial for designing accessible and inclusive color schemes.

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Companies and brands that incorporate #488C89 in their visual identity.

#488C89 Closest Pantone Colors

These are the closest matching Pantone® colors to #488C89. Click on any color to see detailed Pantone color information.

The color #488C89 is a cyan with RGB values of 72, 140, 137 and HSL values of 177°, 32%, 42%.

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