#49B6DB
A medium, moderate blue closely aligning with Skyblue.
About #49B6DB
The hex code #49B6DB represents a beautifully specific shade of blue. Designers often compare it to the standard color Skyblue. This translates to an RGB value of rgb(73, 182, 219).
When sending designs containing this color to a printer, the CMYK values come into play. The color uses 67% Cyan, 17% Magenta, 0% Yellow, and 14% Black. With a hue angle of 195.2 degrees, it sits comfortably in the blue spectrum.
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#49B6DB
RGB73, 182, 219
HSL195.2°, 67.0%, 57.3%
CMYK67%, 17%, 0%, 14%
HSV195.2°, 66.7%, 85.9%
LAB69.5, -19.6, -27.7
XYZ32.3, 40.0, 73.0
Decimal4830939
Color Harmonies
Tints, Shades & Tones
Tints (Adding White)
Shades (Adding Black)
WCAG Contrast Accessibility
2.33:1
Text on #FFFFFF
FAIL
9.00:1
Text on #000000
AAA
2.23:1
Text on #F8FAFC
FAIL
7.65:1
Text on #0F172A
AAA
CSS Implementation
.bg-color {
background-color: #49B6DB;
}
.text-color {
color: #49B6DB;
}
.border-color {
border: 2px solid #49B6DB;
}