Color #48EF4E Color / Colour Code #48EF4E
This page shows the hex color code for color #48ef4e (#48EF4E). The colour is a green tone with 84% saturation and 61% lightness. Explore its conversions, colour palettes, gradients, accessibility data, and CSS code below.
Color Conversions
Accessibility Contrast
WCAG contrast ratios for #48EF4E against common backgrounds.
Complementary Colors
#48EF4E paired with its color wheel opposite for maximum contrast.
Analogous Colors
Hues at 92, 122, and 152 degrees for harmonious combinations.
Triadic Palette
Three colors at 122, 242, and 2 degrees.
Color Palettes Using #48EF4E
Five shades at lightness levels 15% through 85% while keeping hue at 122 and saturation at 84%. Use the darkest shade for text and the lightest for backgrounds to build a cohesive single-hue design system.
Adjacent hues from 122 to 167 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 122 with its complement at 302 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 #48EF4E
Lightness variations at hue 122 and 84% saturation.
CSS Gradients with #48EF4E
Design Use Cases for #48EF4E
Vibrant Brand Color
#48EF4E has a strong 84% saturation that makes it ideal for brand identity elements. Use it for logos, primary call-to-action buttons, hero section accents, and marketing materials where visual impact matters. This saturation level is eye-catching without being harsh.
Soft Accent & Highlight
With 61% lightness, #48EF4E has a softer, more approachable quality. It works well for hover states, subtle highlights, progress indicators, and secondary UI elements. This lightness range is particularly effective for tag backgrounds and status indicators.
Success & Growth Indicators
#48EF4E falls in the green range (hue 122). Green universally represents success, growth, and safety. Use it for confirmation messages, positive chart data, eco-friendly badges, and health metrics. In financial dashboards, green indicates gains and positive performance.
Gradient Pairing
Create a gradient from #48EF4E (hue 122) to its complement at hue 302. For a subtler effect, try pairing with an analogous color at hue 152. Use CSS: background: linear-gradient(135deg, #48ef4e, #ef48ea);
CSS Code for #48EF4E
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About Color #48EF4E (#48EF4E)
#48EF4E is a green color (colour) with RGB channel values of 72 red, 239 green, and 78 blue. The green channel is dominant by a ratio of 3.3:1 over the weakest channel. In HSL terms, the hue sits at 122 degrees with 84% saturation and 61% lightness, placing it in the neutral-to-cool range of the colour spectrum.
The perceived brightness of #48EF4E is 171/255 using the ITU-R BT.601 luma formula (0.299R + 0.587G + 0.114B). This is a medium-brightness color that can work with either dark or light text depending on font weight and size. For print production, the CMYK equivalent is 70% cyan, 0% magenta, 67% yellow, and 6% key (black).
The WCAG contrast ratio of #48EF4E against white is 1.53:1 and against black is 13.73:1. This does not meet AA requirements on white. Use it on dark backgrounds where it achieves 13.73:1, or use it exclusively for decorative purposes.
The complementary colour #EF48EA creates maximum visual tension when paired with #48EF4E. For more harmonious color combinations, use the analogous colours #96EF48 and #48EFA1, 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 #48EF4E?
- #48EF4E is Color #48EF4E, a green color (colour) with RGB(72, 239, 78), HSL(122, 84%, 61%), and CMYK(70%, 0%, 67%, 6%). Its perceived brightness is 171/255.
- Is #48EF4E accessible for text?
- Against white, #48EF4E has a contrast ratio of 1.53:1 (fails AA for normal text). Against black, it has 13.73:1 (passes AA). Use the contrast checker tool for custom background pairings.
- What colours pair well with #48EF4E?
- The complementary colour is #EF48EA (hue 302). For subtle color combinations, use analogous colours #96EF48 and #48EFA1. The triadic palette adds #4E48EF and #EF4E48 for vibrant variety.
- How do I use #48EF4E in CSS?
- Use any format: color: #48ef4e; or rgb(72, 239, 78); or hsl(122, 84%, 61%). For CSS custom properties: --color-primary: 122 84% 61%; 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.