#48abec color: Cerulean
#48abec is rgb(72, 171, 236) in RGB and oklch(71.085% 0.132 241.055) in OKLCH. Every other format, shade and contrast value is below.
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- Sky blue
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- ≈ Sky blue
- sky-500
- Black 7%
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About #48abec
#48abec is a bright light sky blue color. In OKLCH it has 71.1% lightness, 0.132 chroma and a hue of 241°.
Inside sRGB: displays the same on any screen.
White text on it reaches 2.53:1 contrast and black text 8.31:1, so black text reads better.
The closest named color is Cerulean (#55aaee). In Tailwind CSS the closest color is sky-500.
Lighter: #48abec mixed with white
Darker: #48abec mixed with black
Calmer: #48abec with less saturation
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Questions about #48abec
What color is #48abec?
#48abec is bright light sky blue. The closest named color is Cerulean. In RGB it is rgb(72, 171, 236), in HSL hsl(203.78, 81.19%, 60.39%) and in OKLCH oklch(71.085% 0.132 241.055).
What colors go well with #48abec?
The complementary color of #48abec is #dc8d42. For a calmer combination use the analogous colors #00b7d0 and #849cf4. The triadic partners are #e47c9d and #96ae47.
Is white or black text more readable on #48abec?
Black text reads better on #48abec: white gives a contrast ratio of 2.53:1 and black gives 8.31:1. WCAG AA asks for at least 4.5:1 for body text.
Is #48abec a warm or cool color?
#48abec is a cool color. In OKLCH its hue is 241 degrees, its lightness 71.1% and its chroma 0.132.