Medium Turquoise Color – #48d1cc: Codes and Complete Breakdown
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The Medium Turquoise color hex code is #48d1cc, and it is composed of 28% red, 82% green and 80% blue.
Medium Turquoise is a light, bright, and cool color at 66% saturation. It has a contrast ratio of 1.86:1 against a white background, which fails WCAG AA (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Level AA) compliance.
For better visibility, it is recommended to use the Medium Turquoise color (#48d1cc) against dark backgrounds.

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Medium Turquoise Color Codes and Information
Here’s a complete breakdown of the color Medium Turquoise, including its HEX, RGB, HSL, and CMYK values, as well as other information about the color.
| Data Type | Values/Details |
|---|---|
| Hex | #48d1cc |
| RGB | rgb(72,209,204) |
| HSL | hsl(178,59.8%,55.1%) |
| CMYK | 66, 0, 2, 18 |
| HSV | 178, 66, 82 |
| RGB % | 28, 82, 80 |
| XYZ | 36.4, 51.3, 65.1 |
| LAB | 76.9, -37.2, -8.4 |
| Color Category | Light |
| Color Family | Blue |
| Saturation | 66% |
| Temperature | Cool |
| Contrast Ratio Againt White (#ffffff) | 1.86 (fails WCAG AA) |
| Contrast Ratio Againt Black (#000000) | 11.27 (passes WCAG AA) |
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