Plush Aqua Wave

#48d1e0

Notes

Plush Aqua Wave (#48D1E0) is a true cyan with a vibrant character. It holds its own as a focal accent, carrying visual weight without tipping into neon territory. Its HSL profile (186°, 71%, 58%) places it in the balanced band at a mid lightness. It works across type, buttons, and borders, saturated enough to feel deliberate but balanced enough to not fight the rest of the palette. For a confident two-color system, pair it with its complementary red. For something softer, pull in its analogous neighbors on either side of the wheel.

HEX

#48d1e0

RGB

rgb(72, 209, 224)

HSL

hsl(186, 71%, 58%)