#49A0CC
A medium, moderate blue closely aligning with Steelblue.
About #49A0CC
The hex code #49A0CC represents a beautifully specific shade of blue. It is closely associated with the named CSS color Steelblue. This translates to an RGB value of rgb(73, 160, 204).
For print applications, it's crucial to understand its CMYK makeup. Its ink density profile breaks down to 64% cyan, 22% magenta, 0% yellow, and 20% black. Always request a physical proof before doing a large print run with this exact code.
Ensuring your text is legible against this background is a key part of web design. Because it is a medium color, it is generally recommended to use #000000 text. Always test your color combinations using a contrast checker before publishing.
Color Space Conversions
HEX#49A0CC
RGB73, 160, 204
HSL200.2°, 56.2%, 54.3%
CMYK64%, 22%, 0%, 20%
HSV200.2°, 64.2%, 80.0%
LAB62.4, -12.6, -30.3
XYZ26.2, 30.9, 61.7
Decimal4825292
Color Harmonies
Tints, Shades & Tones
Tints (Adding White)
Shades (Adding Black)
WCAG Contrast Accessibility
2.92:1
Text on #FFFFFF
FAIL
7.18:1
Text on #000000
AAA
2.79:1
Text on #F8FAFC
FAIL
6.11:1
Text on #0F172A
AA
CSS Implementation
.bg-color {
background-color: #49A0CC;
}
.text-color {
color: #49A0CC;
}
.border-color {
border: 2px solid #49A0CC;
}