Explore properties, harmonies, and accessibility data for the color #48D1CC. This medium shade of Cyanis widely used in modern design.
"MediumTurquoise (#48D1CC) – bright cyan-teal. Refreshing modern & trustworthy tech feel."
Color #48D1CC is mathematically represented by 72 red, 209 green, and 204 blue. In the HSL color space, it has a hue of 178 degrees, 60% saturation, and 55% lightness.This color is officially recognized as "MediumTurquoise" and is one of the standard CSS named colors supported across all modern web browsers.
Depending on the vibrant 178 hue, this color belongs to the Cyan spectrum.This balanced tone provides a stable foundation for UI elements, backgrounds, and professional branding materials where subtlety is valued.
When using #48D1CC in your projects, consider the accessibility of text to ensure your content is readable by everyone. The contrast ratio against white is 1.86:1, which is rated Fail. Against black, the ratio is 11.27:1, rated AAA (Enhanced).
Pro Tip: For optimal user experience, always ensure your primary text color has at least a 4.5:1 contrast ratio against the background color.