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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#48CBB3 — Verdigris
#48CBB3 is a mid-tone moderately saturated teal sitting at 169° 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 #48CBB3
- f3fcfa
- cef1eb
- aae7dc
- 85ddcd
- 61d2be
- 3cc8ae
- 2fa690
- 258271
- 1a5d51
- 103831
- 061411
Color schemes using #48CBB3
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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#48CBB3 FAQ
What color is #48CBB3?
#48CBB3 is a shade of verdigris in the teal family. It has a hue of 169 degrees, 56% saturation and 54% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #48CBB3?
#48CBB3 is rgb(72, 203, 179) in RGB, hsl(169, 56%, 54%) in HSL, and cmyk(65%, 0%, 12%, 20%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #48CBB3?
White text on this background reaches 2.01:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 10.47:1.
What colors go well with #48CBB3?
Its direct complement is #CB4860. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #CB48A2 and #CB7248 gives you contrast without the vibration.