#49C5F0

A light, vivid blue closely aligning with Lightskyblue.

About #49C5F0

The precise color #49C5F0 is an excellent choice for modern design projects. It is closely associated with the named CSS color Lightskyblue. In the RGB color space, it consists of 73 red, 197 green, and 240 blue.

For print applications, it's crucial to understand its CMYK makeup. This specific hue requires a mix of 70% C, 18% M, 0% Y, and 6% K. The HSL representation is 195.4° hue, 84.8% saturation, and 61.4% lightness.

When using this color as a background, text legibility must be considered. Because it is a light color, it is generally recommended to use #000000 text. Always test your color combinations using a contrast checker before publishing.

Color Space Conversions

HEX#49C5F0
RGB73, 197, 240
HSL195.4°, 84.8%, 61.4%
CMYK70%, 18%, 0%, 6%
HSV195.4°, 69.6%, 94.1%
LAB74.6, -20.7, -31.2
XYZ38.4, 47.6, 89.6
Decimal4834800

Color Harmonies

Complementary

Analogous

Triadic

Tints, Shades & Tones

Tints (Adding White)

Shades (Adding Black)

WCAG Contrast Accessibility

1.99:1
Text on #FFFFFF
FAIL
10.53:1
Text on #000000
AAA
1.91:1
Text on #F8FAFC
FAIL
8.95:1
Text on #0F172A
AAA

CSS Implementation

.bg-color { background-color: #49C5F0; }
.text-color { color: #49C5F0; }
.border-color { border: 2px solid #49C5F0; }

Similar Colors

Lightskyblue
#87CEFA