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Medium Turquoise

Hex Code #48BBD3

Color Analysis Summary

Color #48BBD3, historically referred to as Medium Turquoise, is a beautifully balanced color tone. Mathematically, in the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) spectrum, this color is formulated by mixing 28% red, 73% green, and 83% blue. These digital components translate to exact numerical values of Red: 72, Green: 187, and Blue: 211. In terms of web formatting, this exact tone is declared in stylesheets using the hex code #48BBD3. For designers working with cylindrical coordinates, its HSL values are mapped to a hue angle of 190°, a saturation of 61%, and a lightness index of 55%. In the HSV (Hue, Saturation, Value) model, it retains a brightness value of 83%. Because of its specific lightness, this tone offers distinct visual contrast properties. Incorporating #48BBD3 into your UI layout is highly recommended for building visual hierarchy, either as a primary brand marker or a subtle secondary accent. When paired with its programmatic complement or analogous siblings, it creates a highly professional and accessible color scheme.

Color Code Formats

RGB (Red, Green, Blue)72, 187, 211
HSL (Hue, Sat, Lightness)190°, 61%, 55%
HSV (Hue, Sat, Value)190°, 66%, 83%
CSS Valuergb(72, 187, 211)

WCAG 2.1 Contrast & Accessibility Check

On White Background2.25:1
AA Normal Text (4.5:1)FAIL
AA Large Text (3.0:1)FAIL
AAA Normal Text (7.0:1)FAIL
AAA Large Text (4.5:1)FAIL
On Black Background9.32:1
AA Normal Text (4.5:1)PASS
AA Large Text (3.0:1)PASS
AAA Normal Text (7.0:1)PASS
AAA Large Text (4.5:1)PASS

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