Faded Jade

Q: How do I use #48847C in CSS?

You can use #48847C in CSS with: background-color: #48847C; or color: #48847C; or as an RGB value: rgb(72, 132, 124). For print design, use CMYK: 45%, 0%, 6%, 48%.

#48847C

Faded Jade is a cool medium color with the hex code #48847C. This muted hue can be represented as RGB 72, 132, 124 in digital design or CMYK 45%, 0%, 6%, 48% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Faded Jade color values

HEX: #48847C
RGB: 72, 132, 124
HSL: 172°, 29%, 40%
CMYK: 45, 0, 6, 48

Shades & tints

Darker Lighter

About this color

Faded Jade sits at 172° on the color wheel with 29% saturation and 40% lightness, placing it in the cyan segment of the spectrum. Its restrained 29% saturation keeps the hue subtle — present but not assertive, making it easy to layer over or under more expressive colors. Its mid-range lightness positions it as a mid-tone: neither a background color nor a deep accent, but something in between.

In digital environments, Faded Jade is rendered as rgb(72, 132, 124), where the green channel leads at 132, with red and blue channels close behind. This muted, medium-toned character adapts well to supporting roles: borders, disabled states, secondary text, and structural UI elements.

For print, Faded Jade translates to a CMYK breakdown of 45C 0M 6Y 48K. With a moderate key (48%), this color uses black to deepen the chromatic channels rather than replace them, a profile that typically holds up well in both offset and digital print. No brands in the brandkit.pro library currently specify this exact hex as a named brand color.

Color harmonies

Complementary

Analogous

Triadic

Split-Complementary

How to use Faded Jade

CSS Variable

:root {
  --brand-primary: #48847C;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 72, 132, 124;
}

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

Tailwind Config

colors: {
  brand: '#48847C',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK)

C: 45%
M: 0%
Y: 6%
K: 48%

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

RGB for Screens

rgb(72, 132, 124)
rgba(72, 132, 124, 0.8)

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

Brands using similar hue

23 brand s with colors near 172° on the color wheel

Frequently asked questions

What color is #48847C?

#48847C is Faded Jade, a cool medium color with RGB values of 72, 132, 124. It has a hue of 172°, 29% saturation, and 40% lightness in the HSL color space.

What is the RGB value of #48847C?

The RGB color code for #48847C is rgb(72, 132, 124). This means it contains 72 red, 132 green, and 124 blue in the RGB color model.

Is Faded Jade a warm or cool color?

Faded Jade (#48847C) is a cool color with a hue between 120-300° on the color wheel.

How do I use #48847C in CSS?

You can use #48847C in CSS with: background-color: #48847C; or color: #48847C; or as an RGB value: rgb(72, 132, 124). For print design, use CMYK: 45%, 0%, 6%, 48%.