Information about #48706E color

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Basic facts about this digital color

In the Register's classification, #48706E belongs to the Cyan Color Family, featuring Low Saturation and Neutral brightness. The mix behind it: rgb(72, 112, 110) — 28.2% red, 43.9% green, 43.1% blue; the print equivalent is CMYK 16 / 0 / 1 / 56. New to color codes? See our guide to RGB color codes.

#48706E is a softly toned aqua cyan that holds a balanced mid-tone. In practice it works well for versatile mid-ground roles, from cards to secondary buttons. In The Official Register of Color Names it is a hair away from Dark Green Copper (#4A766E). Its next-closest registered neighbors are Odyssey (#4F6D69) and Streetwise (#4F6971).

Technically, the mix leans on its green channel (rgb(72, 112, 110)), which gives #48706E its character. Accessibility-wise, white text works best on #48706E: 5.5:1 contrast (passing WCAG AA) versus 3.8:1 for black. #48706E has no official name yet. If this shade means something to you, you can be the one to name it.

#48706E color variations

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#48706E color harmonies

Color harmonies are pleasing color schemes created according to their position on a color wheel.

Complementary

Complementary color schemes are made by picking two opposite colors con the color wheel. They appear vibrant near to each other.

Complementary color schemes

Split complementary

Split complementary schemes are like complementary but they uses two adiacent colors of the complement. They are more flexible than complementary ones.

Split complementary color scheme

Analogous

Analogous color schemes are made by picking three colors that are next to each other on the color wheel. They are perceived as calm and serene.

Analogous color scheme

Triadic

Triadic color schemes are created by picking three colors equally spaced on the color wheel. They appear quite contrasted and multicolored.

Triadic color scheme

Tetradic

Tetradic color schemes are made form two couples of complementary colors in a rectangular shape on the color wheel.

Tetradic color scheme

Square

Square color schemes are like tetradic arranged in a square instead of rectangle. Colors appear even more contrasting.

Square color scheme

Nearest named colors to #48706E

The closest officially registered color names in the Register, ordered by similarity — your shade’s neighborhood is already being claimed.

Odyssey color link
Odyssey

#4F6D69

Streetwise color link
Streetwise

#4F6971

Tax Break color link
Tax Break

#496569

Bismark color link
Bismark

#486C7A

Stormcloud color link
Stormcloud

#4F666A

Faded Jade color link
Faded Jade

#427977

Cadet color link
Cadet

#536872

Slate color link
Slate

#516572

Sabbatical color link
Sabbatical

#547377

#48706E color backgrounds & wallpapers

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Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#48706E
  • RGB72, 112, 110
  • CMYK16, 0, 1, 56
  • HSL177°, 22%, 36%
  • HSL Precise177°, 21.739%, 36.078%
  • HSV177°, 36%, 44%
  • HSB177°, 36%, 44%
  • HEX ID48706E
  • DECIMAL ID4747374
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
  • Color Family (Hue)Cyan
  • Saturation FamilyLow Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyNeutral
  • Percentage of Red in RGB28.2%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB43.9%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB43.1%
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