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Medium Turquoise (#48D1CC)

Luminance: 51% · Nearest standard name: Medium Turquoise

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MEDIUM TURQUOISE
#48D1CC
rgb(72, 209, 204) · hsl(178°, 60%, 55%)
HEX#48D1CC
RGB72, 209, 204
HSL178°, 60%, 55%
HSV / HSB178°, 66%, 82%
CMYK (Print)66%, 0%, 2%, 18%

Color Harmonies

Complementary

#48D1CC#D1474C

Analogous

#47D188#48D1CC#4791D1

Triadic

#48D1CC#CD47D1#D1CD47

Tints & Shades

Lighter Tints
Darker Shades

WCAG 2.2 Contrast Verification

Against White (#FFFFFF)1.86:1

Sample text rendered with #48D1CC on white

AA Normal: FAILAA Large: FAIL
Against Dark (#0F172A)9.58:1

Sample text rendered with #48D1CC on dark

AA Normal: PASSAA Large: PASS

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Comprehensive Color Profile & Design Architecture

The Complete Color Guide to Medium Turquoise (#48D1CC)

Medium Turquoise (#48D1CC) is a distinct shade within the Cyan chromatic spectrum. Characterized by an optical luminance of 51% and a cool color temperature, this tone plays a vital role across web applications, brand identities, and editorial typography. Discover its mathematical harmonies, accessibility metrics, UI engineering roles, and front-end code tokens.

Technical Colorimetry & Coordinate Breakdown

Exact mathematical values across digital display, print press, and human perceptual spaces.

HEX Code#48D1CC
RGB Space72, 209, 204
HSL Values178°, 60%, 55%
HSV / HSB178°, 66%, 82%
CMYK Ink66%, 0%, 2%, 18%
TemperatureCool

Optical Color Harmony Formulas for Medium Turquoise

Geometric intervals calculated from #48D1CC on the 360-degree color wheel.

Direct Polar (180°)#D1474C

Complementary Harmony

Pairs Medium Turquoise with its polar opposite (#D1474C) to create maximum optical contrast, perfect for high-converting call-to-action buttons.

Adjacent (±30°)#47D188 · #4791D1

Analogous Harmony

Positions adjacent neighboring hues on either side of Medium Turquoise for serene, gentle, and organic visual transitions.

Split Angles (150° / 210°)#D14791 · #D18847

Split-Complementary

Uses the two colors flanking the direct complement of Medium Turquoise, offering rich visual variety without harsh chromatic vibration.

Triangular (120°)#CD47D1 · #D1CD47

Triadic Harmony

Forms an equilateral triangle on the color wheel, generating playful, dynamic energy when balanced against a neutral background.

Rectangular (90°)#8847D1 · #D1474C · #91D147

Tetradic (Square) Harmony

A rich four-color scheme combining two complementary pairs, ideal for complex dashboards, gaming HUDs, and multi-tier charts.

Interactive Exploration

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The 60-30-10 UI Implementation Role for Medium Turquoise

Recommended proportional volume and semantic interface assignment.

Recommended Assignment: Interactive Brand Accent (10% Volume)

With a saturation of 60% and lightness of 55%, Medium Turquoise (#48D1CC) acts as an attention-grabbing focal point. In user interfaces, reserve it for primary CTA buttons, active state indicators, and notification badges to draw user clicks immediately.

Light Mode SurfaceIdeal for buttons and badges
Dark Mode AdaptationDesaturate slightly for ambient glow
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Color Psychology & Industry Alignment

Strategic cognitive triggers and target sector recommendations.

Cognitive & Emotional Perception

Blends the freshness of green with the serene trust of blue. Inspires crisp clarity, modern innovation, and refreshing agility.

Optimal Industry Verticals

Bio-Tech, Digital Telecommunications, Modern SaaS, Productivity Apps. Combining Medium Turquoise with intentional neutral whitespace reinforces authority and conversion clarity.

Production Code Tokens for Medium Turquoise

Drop-in design system tokens for CSS, Tailwind CSS, and SCSS.

CSS Custom Properties (:root)Vanilla CSS
:root {
  --color-48d1cc: #48D1CC;
  --color-48d1cc-rgb: 72, 209, 204;
  --color-48d1cc-hsl: 178deg 60% 55%;
}
tailwind.config.jsTailwind CSS
module.exports = {
  theme: {
    extend: {
      colors: {
        '48d1cc': '#48D1CC',
      }
    }
  }
};

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Frequently Asked Questions About Medium Turquoise (#48D1CC)

Authoritative answers covering Medium Turquoise color codes, WCAG contrast compliance, and UI design systems.

What are the exact digital and print color codes for Medium Turquoise (#48D1CC)?
Medium Turquoise is defined by the HEX code #48D1CC. Its digital screen RGB coordinates are R:72, G:209, B:204. Its cylindrical HSL values are Hue:178°, Saturation:60%, Lightness:55%. In HSV/HSB format, it is 178°, 66%, 82%. For four-color CMYK process printing, its ink percentages are C:66%, M:0%, Y:2%, K:18%.
Does Medium Turquoise (#48D1CC) pass WCAG 2.2 accessibility standards for text readability?
Against a pure white (#FFFFFF) background, Medium Turquoise achieves a contrast ratio of 1.86:1 (Failing WCAG AA for normal body text, and Failing for large headings). Against dark slate (#0F172A), it achieves a contrast ratio of 9.58:1 (Passing WCAG AA).
What is the direct complementary color for Medium Turquoise (#48D1CC)?
The exact 180-degree optical complementary color for #48D1CC is #D1474C. When placed side-by-side, #48D1CC and #D1474C create maximum visual tension and high click-through conversion rates.
What is the recommended role for Medium Turquoise in the 60-30-10 UI design rule?
With a saturation of 60% and lightness of 55%, Medium Turquoise (#48D1CC) acts as an attention-grabbing focal point. In user interfaces, reserve it for primary CTA buttons, active state indicators, and notification badges to draw user clicks immediately.
How can I copy and export Medium Turquoise into Tailwind CSS and CSS variables?
You can define Medium Turquoise in CSS custom properties as ':root { --color-custom: #48D1CC; }' or paste it into your 'tailwind.config.js' file under 'theme.extend.colors'. You can also generate full palettes containing Medium Turquoise using our interactive Color Palette Generator.
Which color family does Medium Turquoise (#48D1CC) belong to?
Medium Turquoise belongs to the Cyan family (Cool spectrum). You can explore full tonal ramps and curated palettes in our Cyan Color Guide.