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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#48DB74 — Emerald
#48DB74 is a mid-tone saturated green sitting at 138° 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 #48DB74
- f2fcf5
- cbf5d8
- a4edba
- 7de59c
- 56de7e
- 2ed661
- 23b24e
- 1b8b3d
- 14642c
- 0c3c1b
- 041509
Color schemes using #48DB74
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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#48DB74 FAQ
What color is #48DB74?
#48DB74 is a shade of emerald in the green family. It has a hue of 138 degrees, 67% saturation and 57% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone saturated color.
What is the RGB value of #48DB74?
#48DB74 is rgb(72, 219, 116) in RGB, hsl(138, 67%, 57%) in HSL, and cmyk(67%, 0%, 47%, 14%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #48DB74?
White text on this background reaches 1.8:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 11.66:1.
What colors go well with #48DB74?
Its direct complement is #DB48AF. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #BD48DB and #DB4865 gives you contrast without the vibration.