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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#048DCD — Azure
#048DCD is a mid-tone saturated blue sitting at 199° on the color wheel. Below you will find every format, a full tint and shade ramp, contrast ratings, and five harmony schemes built around it.
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Tints and shades of #048DCD
- f0faff
- c2ebfe
- 94dcfd
- 66ccfc
- 38bdfb
- 0aaefa
- 0490d1
- 0370a3
- 025175
- 013147
- 011119
Color schemes using #048DCD
complementary
Two opposite hues that create the strongest possible contrast and visual tension.
split complementary
A base hue paired with the two neighbours of its complement — bold but easier to balance.
triadic
Three hues spaced evenly around the wheel for a vibrant, well-balanced scheme.
tetradic
Two complementary pairs, giving you the widest range of usable accents.
monochromatic
A single hue explored across lightness and saturation for a refined, minimal look.
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#048DCD FAQ
What color is #048DCD?
#048DCD is a shade of azure in the blue family. It has a hue of 199 degrees, 96% saturation and 41% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone saturated color.
What is the RGB value of #048DCD?
#048DCD is rgb(4, 141, 205) in RGB, hsl(199, 96%, 41%) in HSL, and cmyk(98%, 31%, 0%, 20%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #048DCD?
White text on this background reaches 3.69:1, which passes for large text only under WCAG AA. Black text reaches 5.7:1.
What colors go well with #048DCD?
Its direct complement is #CD4404. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #CD0429 and #CDA804 gives you contrast without the vibration.