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HEX 48BADF - #48BADF, RGB(72,186,223) Color


Color Name: Blizzard Blue*
Hex Color Code: #48BADF
RGB Color Code: RGB(72, 186, 223)
CMYK Values*: 67.7%, 16.6%, 0.0%, 12.5%



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What color is 48BADF?

The RGB color code for color number #48BADF is RGB(72, 186, 223). In the RGB color model, #48BADF has a red value of 72, a green value of 186, and a blue value of 223. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 67.7% cyan, 16.6% magenta, 0.0% yellow, and 12.5% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 194.7° (degrees), 70.2 % saturation, and 57.8 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, #48BADF has a hue of 194.7° (degrees), 67.7 % saturation and 87.5 % brightness/value.



Color 48BADF is cool or warm?

Color 48BADF is a cool color.



What is the LRV of #48BADF? (For interior and product design)

48BADF has an LRV of nearly 42. By LRV value, it is a medium light color.

Light Reflectance Value (LRV) is a measure of how much visible light is reflected off a surface. It is a number on a scale of 0 to 100, with 0 being pure black and 100 being pure white. The higher the LRV, the more light the color reflects and the lighter it will appear.



Dark Color

#48BADF

Light Color


Compare LRV 42 of #48BADF with dark and light Color




Is #48BADF Readable? WCAG Contrast Checker (For digital design)

Check if the color 48BADF meets Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) standards, minimum contrast ratio standards between text and background colors. The WCAG (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines) provides global standards for readable web content.

WCAG Recommendations - Large Text: above 18pt or 14pt bold. Normal Text: below 18pt or 14pt bold.

  • Minimum contrast ratio (AA): 4.5 for normal text and 3 for large text.
  • Enhanced contrast ratio (AAA): 7 for normal text and 4.5 for large text.





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Color Codes - Color Space Conversions


HEX #48BADF color codes / color number / color space conversions - RGBA, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(72, 186, 223)
Red
72 (28.2%)
Green
186 (72.9%)
Blue
223 (87.5%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
67.71%
Magenta
16.59%
Yellow
0.00%
Key
12.55%

HSL

HSL(194.7deg, 70.2 %, 57.8 %)

Hue
194.7°
Saturation
70.23 %.
Lightness
57.84 %.

RYB

RYB(14, 36, 90)
Red
14 (5.5%)
Yellow
36 (14.0%)
Blue
90 (35.3%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
194.7°
Saturation
67.71 %.
Brightness / Value
87.45 %.

HWB

H: 194.7°

W: 28.24 %

B: 12.55 %

XYZ

X : 33.55

Y : 41.82

Z : 76.12

YXY

Y1 : 41.82

X : 0.22

Y2 : 0.28

CMY

C : 71.76%

M : 27.06%

Y : 12.55%


LRV

~ 41.8 %

Munsell Color System

4.5B 6.9/7.8

CIE-Lab

L : 70.75

A : -20.55

B : -27.93

CIE-Lch

L : 70.75

C : 34.68

H : 233.66

CIE-Luv

L : 70.75

U : -43.16

V : -41.43

Hunter-Lab

L : 64.67

A : -20.57

B : -24.51






Color Names, Similar Colors and Paint


Color Name of HEX #48BADF

Here are the colors similar to 48BADF. Delta E (ΔE) is the measure of the difference between two colors. Delta E is measured on a scale from 0 to 100, where 0 means exact match, and 100 is the highest difference.

#50BFE6
Blizzard Blue
ΔE - 1.59 (98.4% similar)
#47ABCC
Maximum Blue
ΔE - 4.24 (95.8% similar)
#1DACD6
Bright Cerulean
ΔE - 4.41 (95.6% similar)
#00CCFF
Vivid Sky Blue
ΔE - 5.38 (94.6% similar)


Similar colors from Pantone, RAL and other color matching system


RAL Design

RAL Design color similar/equivalent to 48BADF.


Pantone PMS

Pantone PMS color similar/equivalent to 48BADF.

#00BCE3
PANTONE 915 C
ΔE - 2.42 (97.6% similar)
#5BC2E7
PANTONE 2985 C
ΔE - 2.49 (97.5% similar)
#00B8DE
PANTONE 3545 C
ΔE - 2.57 (97.4% similar)
#00B5E2
PANTONE 306 C
ΔE - 2.79 (97.2% similar)

Pantone TCX

Pantone TCX color similar/equivalent to 48BADF.


Similar colors from Brand, Business, School, Organization, Sports, Flag

#1AB7EA
Vimeo Blue
ΔE - 3.45 (96.5% similar)



Paint color for Hex #48BADF

Here are the paint colors similar to 48BADF. Delta E (ΔE) is the measure of the difference between two colors. Delta E is measured on a scale from 0 to 100, where 0 means exact match, and 100 is the highest difference.


Behr

Hex color 48BADF similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of hex #48BADF to Behr

#4DB5D7
Aztec Sky (P490-4)
ΔE - 1.51 (98.5% similar)
#6FB7E0
Life Force (P500-4)
ΔE - 5.26 (94.7% similar)
#78B8CC
Below Zero (M480-4)
ΔE - 5.60 (94.4% similar)
#65C3D6
Rushing Stream (P480-4)
ΔE - 5.88 (94.1% similar)


Valspar

Hex color 48BADF similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of hex #48BADF to Valspar

#59BCDA
Naxos Sky (V032-2)
ΔE - 2.00 (98.0% similar)
#53B5DF
Sea Frolic (4008-10A)
ΔE - 2.79 (97.2% similar)
#57BED7
Blue Fiesta (V030-2)
ΔE - 3.67 (96.3% similar)
#6FB8D3
Water Fountain (5001-10A)
ΔE - 3.74 (96.3% similar)


Sherwin Williams

Hex color 48BADF similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of hex #48BADF to Sherwin Williams

#5DB3D4
Flyway (SW 6794)
ΔE - 2.64 (97.4% similar)
#56B5CA
Fountain (SW 6787)
ΔE - 4.80 (95.2% similar)
#7FC3E1
Undercool (SW 6957)
ΔE - 5.45 (94.5% similar)
#73C0D2
Surfin' (SW 9048)
ΔE - 5.95 (94.0% similar)


Dunn-Edwards

Hex color 48BADF similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of hex #48BADF to Dunn-Edwards

#55B4DE
Sail Away (DE 5836)
ΔE - 3.13 (96.9% similar)
#56ACCA
Frozen Wave (DE 5829)
ΔE - 4.22 (95.8% similar)
#5AB5CB
Water Baby (DE 5780)
ΔE - 4.39 (95.6% similar)
#83C7DF
Winter Chime (DE 5828)
ΔE - 6.35 (93.6% similar)


Benjamin Moore

Hex color 48BADF similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of hex #48BADF to Benjamin Moore

#73C1E4
Cayman Blue (2060-50)
ΔE - 4.23 (95.8% similar)
#54B1C9
Atlantis Blue (768)
ΔE - 4.29 (95.7% similar)
#76C4E2
Pool Party (2059-50)
ΔE - 4.55 (95.4% similar)
#6DB4DC
Sea to Shining Sea (789)
ΔE - 5.24 (94.8% similar)


PPG Paints

Hex color 48BADF similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of hex #48BADF to PPG Paints

#59B9CC
High Dive (PPG1236-5)
ΔE - 5.35 (94.7% similar)
#48A8D0
Mystic Blue (PPG1237-5)
ΔE - 5.35 (94.6% similar)
#6AB4E0
Xavier Blue (PPG1240-4)
ΔE - 5.72 (94.3% similar)
#80C1E2
Horizon Haze (PPG1237-4)
ΔE - 5.76 (94.2% similar)


Farrow & Ball

Hex color 48BADF similar/equivalent paint from Farrow & Ball. Conversion of hex #48BADF to Farrow & Ball

#57A7B9
Lobster (CB7)
ΔE - 7.48 (92.5% similar)
#9EB6C8
Lulworth Blue (89)
ΔE - 12.57 (87.4% similar)
#A0C5CA
Blue Ground (210)
ΔE - 12.75 (87.3% similar)
#98ACBA
Kittiwake (307)
ΔE - 13.57 (86.4% similar)







Color Combinations


#48BADF color palettes and scheme combination


Monochromatic Color Palette

Monochromatic colors belong to the same hue angle but different tints and shades. Monochromatic color palette can be generated by keeping the exact hue of the base color and then changing the saturation and lightness.

Analogous Color Palette

Analogous colors are a group of colors adjacent to each other on a color wheel. Group of these adjacent colors forms Analogous color scheme Palette. Analogous Palette can be generated by increasing or decreasing the hue value by 30 points.

Triadic Color Palette

The triadic color palette has three colors separated by 120° in the RGB color wheel

Tetradic Color Palette

The tetradic colour scheme composed of two sets of complementary colors in a rectangular shape on the color wheel.




Complementary / Opposite Color



48BADF
Blizzard Blue*

DF6D48
Burnt Sienna*


Complementary / Opposite Color

Complementary colors are pairs of colors which, when combined or mixed, cancel each other out (lose hue) by producing a grayscale color like white or black. When placed next to each other, they create the strongest contrast for those two colors. Complementary colors also called opposite colors. Complementary color schemes are created using two opposite colors on the color wheel. The examples are red–cyan, green–magenta, and blue–yellow.


What is the contrasting color of #48BADF?

Color that best contrast with #48BADF is #DF6D48, color name is Burnt Sienna*
Contrast indicates a strong difference in color. Contrasting color can be found several ways, Complimentary contrast is one of them. Complementary contrast colors are opposite each other on the color wheel.


What color compliments #48BADF?

Complementary or Opposite color for #48BADF is #DF6D48, color name is Burnt Sienna*.





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