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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#48A2D5 — Verdigris
#48A2D5 is a mid-tone saturated blue sitting at 202° 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 #48A2D5
- f3f9fc
- cce5f3
- a6d2eb
- 80bee2
- 5aabd9
- 3397d1
- 277cae
- 1f6188
- 164661
- 0d2a3b
- 050f15
Color schemes using #48A2D5
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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#48A2D5 FAQ
What color is #48A2D5?
#48A2D5 is a shade of verdigris in the blue family. It has a hue of 202 degrees, 63% saturation and 56% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone saturated color.
What is the RGB value of #48A2D5?
#48A2D5 is rgb(72, 162, 213) in RGB, hsl(202, 63%, 56%) in HSL, and cmyk(66%, 24%, 0%, 16%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #48A2D5?
White text on this background reaches 2.84:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 7.4:1.
What colors go well with #48A2D5?
Its direct complement is #D57C48. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #D5485B and #D5C348 gives you contrast without the vibration.