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#48EFD9 Color — #48EFD9

Complete color reference for #48EFD9: conversions to RGB, HSL, HSV, CMYK, color harmonies, shades & tints scale, and WCAG accessibility contrast ratios.

Color Format Conversions

HEX#48EFD9
RGBrgb(72, 239, 217)
HSLhsl(172, 84%, 61%)
HSVhsv(172, 70%, 94%)
CMYKC:70% M:0% Y:9% K:6%
CSS Color#48EFD9
Decimal4779993
Luminance0.6812

WCAG Accessibility Contrast

#48EFD9 on White
Ratio: 1.44:1 — Fail
#48EFD9 on Black
Ratio: 14.62:1 — AAA
White on #48EFD9
Ratio: 1.44:1 — Fail
Black on #48EFD9
Ratio: 14.62:1 — AAA

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

Shades & Tints Scale

50#F6FEFD
100#E4FDF9
200#C8FAF4
300#ADF8EE
400#88F5E6
500#48EFD9
600#3ABFAE
700#2B8F82
800#1D6057
900#123C36

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the RGB equivalent of #48EFD9?

The RGB equivalent is rgb(72, 239, 217). The red channel is 72, green is 239, and blue is 217 (scale 0–255).

What is the HSL value of #48EFD9?

The HSL value is hsl(172, 84%, 61%). Hue is 172°, saturation is 84%, and lightness is 61%.

Does #48EFD9 meet WCAG accessibility standards?

On a white background, #48EFD9 achieves a 1.44:1 contrast ratio (Fail). On a black background it achieves 14.62:1 (AAA). WCAG AA requires ≥4.5:1 for normal text.

What is the complementary color of #48EFD9?

The complementary color (180° opposite on the hue wheel) of #48EFD9 is #EF485E.