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Desaturated Cyan

#448888

Desaturated Cyan is a cool medium color with the hex code #448888. This moderately saturated hue can be represented as RGB 68, 136, 136 in digital design or CMYK 50%, 0%, 0%, 47% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Desaturated Cyan Color Values

HEX
#448888
RGB
68, 136, 136
HSL
180°, 33%, 40%
CMYK
50, 0, 0, 47

Shades & Tints

Darker Lighter

About this color

Desaturated Cyan sits at 180° on the color wheel, placing it in the cool color family, typically conveying calm and professionalism. With 33% saturation and 40% lightness, this moderately saturated medium hue balances visibility with restraint.

In digital design, cool colors like Desaturated Cyan work well for backgrounds, navigation, and establishing trust. Medium-toned colors offer versatility across both light and dark design themes.

When using Desaturated Cyan in print, the CMYK breakdown of 50%, 0%, 0%, 47% ensures accurate color reproduction. This balanced CMYK profile should reproduce consistently across different printing methods.

Color Harmonies

Complementary

Analogous

Triadic

Split-Complementary

How to use Desaturated Cyan

CSS Variable 

:root {
  --brand-primary: #448888;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 68, 136, 136;
}

Define as a CSS custom property for consistent theming across your site.

Tailwind Config 

colors: {
  brand: '#448888',
}

Add to your Tailwind config to use classes like bg-brand.

Print Design (CMYK) 

C: 50%
M: 0%
Y: 0%
K: 47%

Use these CMYK values in Adobe Illustrator, InDesign, or print specifications.

RGB for Screens 

rgb(68, 136, 136)
rgba(68, 136, 136, 0.8)

Use RGB notation for compatibility or add alpha channel for transparency.

Brands Using the Same Hue

8 brand s with colors near 180° on the color wheel

Tidal logo
Tidal
Airbnb logo
Airbnb
Disney+ logo
Disney+
Slack logo
Slack

Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #448888?
#448888 is Desaturated Cyan, a cool medium color with RGB values of 68, 136, 136. It has a hue of 180°, 33% saturation, and 40% lightness in the HSL color space.
What is the RGB value of #448888?
The RGB color code for #448888 is rgb(68, 136, 136). This means it contains 68 red, 136 green, and 136 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Desaturated Cyan a warm or cool color?
Desaturated Cyan (#448888) is a cool color with a hue between 120-300° on the color wheel.
How do I use #448888 in CSS?
You can use #448888 in CSS with: background-color: #448888; or color: #448888; or as an RGB value: rgb(68, 136, 136). For print design, use CMYK: 50%, 0%, 0%, 47%.

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