#48AAF7 Hex Code
Color Name: Picton Blue
What is hex #48AAF7 Color?
The color name of hex code #48AAF7 is Picton Blue. The RGB values are (72, 170, 247) which means it is composed of
15% red, 35% green and 51% blue. The CMYK color codes, used in printers, are C:71 M:31 Y:0 K:3. In the HSV/HSB scale, #48AAF7 has a hue of 206°, 71% saturation and a brightness value of 97%.
Details of other color codes including equivalent web safe and HTML & CSS colors are given in the table below. Also listed are the closest Pantone® (PMS) and RAL colors.
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Hex #48AAF7 Color Codes
| Color Name | Picton Blue |
| RGB Values | (72, 170, 247) |
| CMYK Values | (71%, 31%, 0%, 3%) |
| HSV/HSB Values | (206°, 71%, 97%) |
| Closest Web Safe | #3399FF |
| Inverse Color | #B75508 [Windsor Tan] |
| Closest Pantone® | 298 C |
| Closest RAL | 5012 [Light blue] |
| Complementary Color | #F79548 [Royal Orange] |
| #48AAF7 Converted to Grayscale Codes | |
|---|---|
| Simple Average | #A3A3A3 |
| Desaturated | #A0A0A0 |
| Weighted Average (Most Common) | #959595 |
| Weighted Average (Luma) | #9B9B9B |
| Weighted Average (Gamma Adjusted) | #C6C6C6 |
Hex #48AAF7 Color Palettes
Complementary Palette
The complement of #48AAF7 is #F79548 which is called Royal Orange. Complementary colors are those found at the opposite ends of the color wheel. Thus, as per the RGB system, the best contrast to #48AAF7 color is offered by #F79548. The complementary color palette is easiest to use and work with. Studies have shown that contrasting color palette is the best way to grab a viewer's attention.
Analogous Palette
The analogous colors of #48AAF7 are #4853F7 and #48F7ED, called Ultramarine Blue and Turquoise, respectively. In the RGB color wheel, they are located to the right and left of #48AAF7 with a 30° separation. An analogous color palette is extremely soothing to the eyes and works wonders if your main color is soft or pastel.
Split-Complementary Palette
As per the RGB color wheel, the split-complementary colors of #48AAF7 are #F74853 (Sunburnt Cyclops) and #F7ED48 (Lemon Yellow). A split-complementary color palette consists of the main color along with those on either side (30°) of the complementary color. Based on our research, usage of split-complementary palettes is on the rise online, especially in graphics and web sites designs. It may be because it is not as contrasting as the complementary color palette and, hence, results in a combination which is pleasant to the eyes.
Triadic Palette
#48AAF7 triadic color palette has three colors each of which is separated by 120° in the RGB wheel. Thus, #F748AA (Wild Strawberry) and #AAF748 (French Lime) along with #48AAF7, our main color, create a stunning and beautiful triadic palette with the maximum variation in hue and, therefore, offering the best possible contrast when taken together.
Tetradic Palette
The tetradic palette of #48AAF7 has #F748AA (Wild Strawberry), #F79548 (Royal Orange) and #48F795 (Very Light Malachite Green). A tetradic color palette is complex and, in most cases, should not be used off-the-shelf. We suggest tweaking the colors a little bit to achieve desired results.
Square Palette
The square color palette of #48AAF7 contains #ED48F7 (Purple Pizzazz), #F79548 (Royal Orange) and #53F748 (Screamin' Green). Quite like triadic, the hues in a square palette are at the maximum distance from each other, which is 90°.
Note: For several colors purposes, a square palette may look much better than the tetrad color palette.
Hex #48AAF7 Rainbow Colors Palette
Our #48AAF7 rainbow color palette is based on the RGB color model and consists of 7 colors, just like the traditional rainbow. You might not see a lot of variation in color, especially if the chosen color is dark or extremely light. However, this can lead interesting rainbow palettes that are faded, soft, pastel or dull.
Tints, Tones & Shades of 48AAF7 Color
Tints
6DBBF9- 7FC4F9
- 91CCFA
- A4D5FB
- B6DDFC
- C8E6FD
- DAEEFD
- EDF7FE
Tones
- 53A2DF
- 599DD3
- 5E99C7
- 6495BC
- 6A91B0
- 6F8DA4
- 758898
- 7A848C
Shades
- 3A88C6
- 3277AD
- 2B6694
- 24557C
- 1D4463
- 16334A
- 0E2231
- 071119
#48AAF7 Color Patterns
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#48AAF7 Houndstooth Pattern
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#48AAF7 Plaid Pattern
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Color names have been derived from known and trusted lists OR have been formulated by us. They are close approximations and may not translate to exact names. Also, color is perceived and named differently in cultures and communities around the world. As per studies, only a handful of colors are interpretted and named in the same way across the globe.
