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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#48D96E — Emerald
#48D96E is a mid-tone saturated green sitting at 136° 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 #48D96E
- f2fcf5
- cbf4d6
- a4ecb8
- 7de499
- 57dc7a
- 30d55c
- 24b14a
- 1c8a3a
- 146329
- 0c3c19
- 041509
Color schemes using #48D96E
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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#48D96E FAQ
What color is #48D96E?
#48D96E is a shade of emerald in the green family. It has a hue of 136 degrees, 66% saturation and 57% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone saturated color.
What is the RGB value of #48D96E?
#48D96E is rgb(72, 217, 110) in RGB, hsl(136, 66%, 57%) in HSL, and cmyk(67%, 0%, 49%, 15%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #48D96E?
White text on this background reaches 1.84:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 11.43:1.
What colors go well with #48D96E?
Its direct complement is #DA49B3. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #B849DA and #DA496B gives you contrast without the vibration.