analogous
Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#48C7DB — Turquoise
#48C7DB is a mid-tone saturated teal sitting at 188° 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.
#48c7db
- HEX
- RGB
- HSL
- CMYK
- Closest name
- Color family
- Contrast on white
- Contrast on black
Tints and shades of #48C7DB
- f2fbfc
- cbeff5
- a4e3ed
- 7dd7e5
- 56cbde
- 2ebfd6
- 239fb2
- 1b7c8b
- 145964
- 0c363c
- 041315
Color schemes using #48C7DB
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.
Nearby colors
#48C7DB FAQ
What color is #48C7DB?
#48C7DB is a shade of turquoise in the teal family. It has a hue of 188 degrees, 67% saturation and 57% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone saturated color.
What is the RGB value of #48C7DB?
#48C7DB is rgb(72, 199, 219) in RGB, hsl(188, 67%, 57%) in HSL, and cmyk(67%, 9%, 0%, 14%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #48C7DB?
White text on this background reaches 2.01:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 10.47:1.
What colors go well with #48C7DB?
Its direct complement is #DB5B48. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #DB487E and #DBA548 gives you contrast without the vibration.