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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#48DBA5 — Turquoise
#48DBA5 is a mid-tone saturated green sitting at 158° 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 #48DBA5
- f2fcf9
- cbf5e5
- a4edd2
- 7de5bf
- 56deac
- 2ed698
- 23b27e
- 1b8b62
- 146446
- 0c3c2b
- 04150f
Color schemes using #48DBA5
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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#48DBA5 FAQ
What color is #48DBA5?
#48DBA5 is a shade of turquoise in the green family. It has a hue of 158 degrees, 67% saturation and 57% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone saturated color.
What is the RGB value of #48DBA5?
#48DBA5 is rgb(72, 219, 165) in RGB, hsl(158, 67%, 57%) in HSL, and cmyk(67%, 0%, 25%, 14%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #48DBA5?
White text on this background reaches 1.76:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 11.95:1.
What colors go well with #48DBA5?
Its direct complement is #DB487E. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #DB48C7 and #DB5B48 gives you contrast without the vibration.