Color #448482 Color / Colour Code #448482
This page shows the hex color code for color #448482 (#448482). The colour is a cyan tone with 32% saturation and 39% lightness. Explore its conversions, colour palettes, gradients, accessibility data, and CSS code below.
Color Conversions
Accessibility Contrast
WCAG contrast ratios for #448482 against common backgrounds.
Complementary Colors
#448482 paired with its color wheel opposite for maximum contrast.
Analogous Colors
Hues at 148, 178, and 208 degrees for harmonious combinations.
Triadic Palette
Three colors at 178, 298, and 58 degrees.
Color Palettes Using #448482
Five shades at lightness levels 15% through 85% while keeping hue at 178 and saturation at 32%. Use the darkest shade for text and the lightest for backgrounds to build a cohesive single-hue design system.
Adjacent hues from 178 to 223 degrees create a warm, unified palette. This analogous scheme works for marketing materials, seasonal campaigns, and any design that needs visual warmth without clashing colors.
Combines the base color at hue 178 with its complement at 358 and two adjacent cool tones. This split-complementary approach provides strong visual contrast while remaining more balanced than a pure complementary scheme.
Five evenly spaced hues at 40% saturation and 80% lightness. Pastels are gentle on the eyes and work well for dashboards, onboarding screens, category tags, and any interface where multiple distinct colors are needed without visual aggression.
Shades & Tints of #448482
Lightness variations at hue 178 and 32% saturation.
CSS Gradients with #448482
Design Use Cases for #448482
Balanced UI Color
At 32% saturation, #448482 strikes a balance between vibrancy and restraint. This makes it versatile for primary UI elements like navigation bars, card headers, and form accents. It draws attention without overwhelming adjacent content.
Primary Interface Color
At 39% lightness, #448482 is in the mid-range, making it ideal for interactive elements like buttons, links, and selected states. This lightness level ensures good contrast against both light and dark adjacent elements in most layouts.
Clarity & Technology
#448482 is in the cyan spectrum (hue 178). Cyan evokes technology, clarity, and innovation. It works well for tech product interfaces, data visualization accents, loading indicators, and futuristic design themes. Cyan provides a modern alternative to traditional blues.
Gradient Pairing
Create a gradient from #448482 (hue 178) to its complement at hue 358. For a subtler effect, try pairing with an analogous color at hue 208. Use CSS: background: linear-gradient(135deg, #448482, #834446);
CSS Code for #448482
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Colors visually similar to #448482 based on RGB, lightness, and hue variations.
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About Color #448482 (#448482)
#448482 is a cyan color (colour) with RGB channel values of 68 red, 132 green, and 130 blue. The green channel is dominant with a relatively balanced channel distribution. In HSL terms, the hue sits at 178 degrees with 32% saturation and 39% lightness, placing it in the neutral-to-cool range of the colour spectrum.
The perceived brightness of #448482 is 113/255 using the ITU-R BT.601 luma formula (0.299R + 0.587G + 0.114B). This appears dark to the human eye, so pair it with light text for adequate readability. For print production, the CMYK equivalent is 48% cyan, 0% magenta, 2% yellow, and 48% key (black).
The WCAG contrast ratio of #448482 against white is 4.31:1 and against black is 4.87:1. This only passes AA for large text (18pt+) on white. For normal body text on white, darken the color or use it on a dark background where it achieves 4.87:1.
The complementary colour #834446 creates maximum visual tension when paired with #448482. For more harmonious color combinations, use the analogous colours #448361 and #446683, which sit 30 degrees on either side of the hue wheel. To build a complete design system, start with the monochromatic scale above for consistent shade variations, then add one complementary or triadic accent for interactive elements.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What color / colour is #448482?
- #448482 is Color #448482, a cyan color (colour) with RGB(68, 132, 130), HSL(178, 32%, 39%), and CMYK(48%, 0%, 2%, 48%). Its perceived brightness is 113/255.
- Is #448482 accessible for text?
- Against white, #448482 has a contrast ratio of 4.31:1 (fails AA for normal text). Against black, it has 4.87:1 (passes AA). It passes AA for large text (18pt+) on white. Use the contrast checker tool for custom background pairings.
- What colours pair well with #448482?
- The complementary colour is #834446 (hue 358). For subtle color combinations, use analogous colours #448361 and #446683. The triadic palette adds #814483 and #838144 for vibrant variety.
- How do I use #448482 in CSS?
- Use any format: color: #448482; or rgb(68, 132, 130); or hsl(178, 32%, 39%). For CSS custom properties: --color-primary: 178 32% 39%; then use it as hsl(var(--color-primary)).
- Is this color / colour explorer free?
- Yes, completely free with no signup required. All colour calculations run in your browser. You can explore any valid hex color code, not just the pre-generated palette.