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#48B2EF Color — #48B2EF

Complete color reference for #48B2EF: conversions to RGB, HSL, HSV, CMYK, color harmonies, shades & tints scale, and WCAG accessibility contrast ratios.

Color Format Conversions

HEX#48B2EF
RGBrgb(72, 178, 239)
HSLhsl(202, 84%, 61%)
HSVhsv(202, 70%, 94%)
CMYKC:70% M:26% Y:0% K:6%
CSS Color#48B2EF
Decimal4764399
Luminance0.3945

WCAG Accessibility Contrast

#48B2EF on White
Ratio: 2.36:1 — Fail
#48B2EF on Black
Ratio: 8.89:1 — AAA
White on #48B2EF
Ratio: 2.36:1 — Fail
Black on #48B2EF
Ratio: 8.89:1 — AAA

WCAG AA requires ≥4.5:1 (normal text) or ≥3:1 (large text). WCAG AAA requires ≥7:1.

Shades & Tints Scale

50#F6FBFE
100#E4F3FD
200#C8E8FA
300#ADDCF8
400#88CDF5
500#48B2EF
600#3A8EBF
700#2B6B8F
800#1D4760
900#122D3C

Steps 50–400 are tints (mixed with white); 500 is the base color; 600–900 are shades (mixed with black).

Color Harmonies

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the RGB equivalent of #48B2EF?

The RGB equivalent is rgb(72, 178, 239). The red channel is 72, green is 178, and blue is 239 (scale 0–255).

What is the HSL value of #48B2EF?

The HSL value is hsl(202, 84%, 61%). Hue is 202°, saturation is 84%, and lightness is 61%.

Does #48B2EF meet WCAG accessibility standards?

On a white background, #48B2EF achieves a 2.36:1 contrast ratio (Fail). On a black background it achieves 8.89:1 (AAA). WCAG AA requires ≥4.5:1 for normal text.

What is the complementary color of #48B2EF?

The complementary color (180° opposite on the hue wheel) of #48B2EF is #EF8548.