#49A0B6
A medium, moderate cyan closely aligning with Cadetblue.
About #49A0B6
At its core, #49A0B6 is a medium and moderate hue. Its closest recognized web color is Cadetblue. To achieve this exact tint on a monitor, you would use an RGB mix of 73, 160, and 182.
Translating this color to physical media requires the CMYK color model. The color uses 60% Cyan, 12% Magenta, 0% Yellow, and 29% Black. 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. Be sure to check our contrast matrix below to see exactly how it performs against common backgrounds.
Color Space Conversions
HEX#49A0B6
RGB73, 160, 182
HSL192.1°, 42.7%, 50.0%
CMYK60%, 12%, 0%, 29%
HSV192.1°, 59.9%, 71.4%
LAB61.6, -19.5, -19.2
XYZ23.8, 29.9, 48.8
Decimal4825270
Color Harmonies
Tints, Shades & Tones
Tints (Adding White)
Shades (Adding Black)
WCAG Contrast Accessibility
3.01:1
Text on #FFFFFF
AA Large
6.99:1
Text on #000000
AA
2.87:1
Text on #F8FAFC
FAIL
5.94:1
Text on #0F172A
AA
CSS Implementation
.bg-color {
background-color: #49A0B6;
}
.text-color {
color: #49A0B6;
}
.border-color {
border: 2px solid #49A0B6;
}