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Light Brilliant Cyan

#48E4EA

Light Brilliant Cyan is a cool light color with the hex code #48E4EA. This vibrant hue can be represented as RGB 72, 228, 234 in digital design or CMYK 69%, 3%, 0%, 8% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Light Brilliant Cyan Color Values

HEX
#48E4EA
RGB
72, 228, 234
HSL
182°, 79%, 60%
CMYK
69, 3, 0, 8

About this color

Light Brilliant Cyan sits at 182° on the color wheel, placing it in the cool color family, typically conveying calm and professionalism. With 79% saturation and 60% lightness, this vibrant light hue creates strong visual impact and draws attention.

In digital design, cool colors like Light Brilliant Cyan work well for backgrounds, navigation, and establishing trust. Light colors are ideal for backgrounds and creating breathing room in layouts.

When using Light Brilliant Cyan in print, the CMYK breakdown of 69%, 3%, 0%, 8% ensures accurate color reproduction. The bright CMYK values indicate this color relies on pure inks rather than black, maintaining vibrancy in print.

How to use Light Brilliant Cyan

CSS Variable

:root {
  --brand-primary: #48E4EA;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 72, 228, 234;
}

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

Tailwind Config

colors: {
  brand: '#48E4EA',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK)

C: 69%
M: 3%
Y: 0%
K: 8%

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

RGB for Screens

rgb(72, 228, 234)
rgba(72, 228, 234, 0.8)

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

Brands Using the Same Hue

9 brand s with colors near 182° on the color wheel

Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #48E4EA?
#48E4EA is Light Brilliant Cyan, a cool light color with RGB values of 72, 228, 234. It has a hue of 182°, 79% saturation, and 60% lightness in the HSL color space.
What is the RGB value of #48E4EA?
The RGB color code for #48E4EA is rgb(72, 228, 234). This means it contains 72 red, 228 green, and 234 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Light Brilliant Cyan a warm or cool color?
Light Brilliant Cyan (#48E4EA) is a cool color with a hue between 120-300° on the color wheel.
How do I use #48E4EA in CSS?
You can use #48E4EA in CSS with: background-color: #48E4EA; or color: #48E4EA; or as an RGB value: rgb(72, 228, 234). For print design, use CMYK: 69%, 3%, 0%, 8%.