Cyan

The color #48A179 is a cyan that can be used in various design contexts. This color has RGB values of 72, 161, 121 and HSL values of 153°, 38%, 46%.

Color Values for #48A179

Below are the different color format representations for #48A179. You can click any value to copy it to your clipboard.

HEX:
#48A179
RGB:
rgb(72,161,121) Copied!
HSL:
hsl(153,38%,46%) Copied!
CMYK:
cmyk(55%, 0%, 25%, 37%) Copied!

Color Composition of #48A179

This visualization shows the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) composition of the color #48A179. Each bar represents the percentage of that primary color in the final mix.

Red: 28.2%
Green: 63.1%
Blue: 47.5%

Contrast Analysis for #48A179

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 #48A179

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

On Dark Background (Black #000000)

Sample Text in #48A179

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

Complementary Colors for #48A179

The complementary color for #48A179 is #A24971. These colors sit opposite each other on the color wheel and create a striking visual contrast when used together.

Analogous Colors for #48A179

The analogous colors for #48A179 are #49A24D and #499DA2. These three colors sit next to each other on the color wheel, creating a natural and harmonious color combination.

Triadic Colors for #48A179

The triadic colors for #48A179 are #7A49A2 and #A27A49. These three colors are evenly spaced around the color wheel, offering a vibrant and balanced color combination.

Shades of #48A179

These are the darker variations of #48A179. Shades are created by adding black to the original color, like #3A8161 and #2B6149. This progression shows how #48A179 darkens from left to right, creating deeper variations of the original color.

Tints of #48A179

Tints are created by adding white to the original color, like #6DB494 and #91C7AF. This progression shows how #48A179. lightens from left to right, creating softer variations of the original color.

Color Blindness Simulation for #48A179

These simulations show how people with different types of color blindness might perceive #48A179. This information is crucial for designing accessible and inclusive color schemes.

Brands that use #48A179

Companies and brands that incorporate #48A179 in their visual identity.

#48A179 Closest Pantone Colors

These are the closest matching Pantone® colors to #48A179. Click on any color to see detailed Pantone color information.

The color #48A179 is a cyan with RGB values of 72, 161, 121 and HSL values of 153°, 38%, 46%.

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