#2499B6
A medium, moderate cyan closely aligning with Cadetblue.
About #2499B6
The hex code #2499B6 represents a beautifully specific shade of cyan. Designers often compare it to the standard color Cadetblue. This translates to an RGB value of rgb(36, 153, 182).
For print applications, it's crucial to understand its CMYK makeup. This specific hue requires a mix of 80% C, 16% M, 0% Y, and 29% K. This makes it a relatively light color when applied to physical surfaces.
From a UX and accessibility standpoint, contrast is paramount. The calculated luminance score dictates that #000000 typography is the safest choice. You can view the detailed AAA and AA pass/fail metrics in the table below.
Color Space Conversions
HEX#2499B6
RGB36, 153, 182
HSL191.9°, 67.0%, 42.7%
CMYK80%, 16%, 0%, 29%
HSV191.9°, 80.2%, 71.4%
LAB58.5, -21.1, -24.0
XYZ20.6, 26.5, 48.3
Decimal2398646
Color Harmonies
Tints, Shades & Tones
Tints (Adding White)
Shades (Adding Black)
WCAG Contrast Accessibility
3.33:1
Text on #FFFFFF
AA Large
6.31:1
Text on #000000
AA
3.18:1
Text on #F8FAFC
AA Large
5.36:1
Text on #0F172A
AA
CSS Implementation
.bg-color {
background-color: #2499B6;
}
.text-color {
color: #2499B6;
}
.border-color {
border: 2px solid #2499B6;
}