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#48D1CC

Mediumturquoise Color — #48D1CC

Complete color reference for #48D1CC: conversions to RGB, HSL, HSV, CMYK, color harmonies, shades & tints scale, and WCAG accessibility contrast ratios.

Color Format Conversions

HEX#48D1CC
RGBrgb(72, 209, 204)
HSLhsl(178, 60%, 55%)
HSVhsv(178, 66%, 82%)
CMYKC:66% M:0% Y:2% K:18%
CSS Colormediumturquoise
Decimal4772300
Luminance0.5134

WCAG Accessibility Contrast

#48D1CC on White
Ratio: 1.86:1 — Fail
#48D1CC on Black
Ratio: 11.27:1 — AAA
White on #48D1CC
Ratio: 1.86:1 — Fail
Black on #48D1CC
Ratio: 11.27:1 — AAA

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

Shades & Tints Scale

50#F6FDFC
100#E4F8F7
200#C8F1F0
300#ADEAE8
400#88E1DE
500#48D1CC
600#3AA7A3
700#2B7D7A
800#1D5452
900#123433

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 #48D1CC?

The RGB equivalent is rgb(72, 209, 204). The red channel is 72, green is 209, and blue is 204 (scale 0–255).

What is the HSL value of #48D1CC?

The HSL value is hsl(178, 60%, 55%). Hue is 178°, saturation is 60%, and lightness is 55%.

Does #48D1CC meet WCAG accessibility standards?

On a white background, #48D1CC achieves a 1.86:1 contrast ratio (Fail). On a black background it achieves 11.27:1 (AAA). WCAG AA requires ≥4.5:1 for normal text.

What is the complementary color of #48D1CC?

The complementary color (180° opposite on the hue wheel) of #48D1CC is #D1474C.