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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#48CBC9 — Turquoise
#48CBC9 is a mid-tone moderately saturated teal sitting at 179° 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 #48CBC9
- f3fcfb
- cef1f1
- aae7e6
- 85dddb
- 61d2d0
- 3cc8c6
- 2fa6a4
- 258280
- 1a5d5c
- 103838
- 061414
Color schemes using #48CBC9
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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#48CBC9 FAQ
What color is #48CBC9?
#48CBC9 is a shade of turquoise in the teal family. It has a hue of 179 degrees, 56% saturation and 54% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #48CBC9?
#48CBC9 is rgb(72, 203, 201) in RGB, hsl(179, 56%, 54%) in HSL, and cmyk(65%, 0%, 1%, 20%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #48CBC9?
White text on this background reaches 1.97:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 10.66:1.
What colors go well with #48CBC9?
Its direct complement is #CB484A. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #CB488C and #CB8848 gives you contrast without the vibration.