#49CCE9

A light, vivid cyan closely aligning with Skyblue.

About #49CCE9

The hex code #49CCE9 represents a beautifully specific shade of cyan. It is closely associated with the named CSS color Skyblue. This translates to an RGB value of rgb(73, 204, 233).

Translating this color to physical media requires the CMYK color model. This specific hue requires a mix of 69% C, 12% M, 0% Y, and 9% K. Always request a physical proof before doing a large print run with this exact code.

From a UX and accessibility standpoint, contrast is paramount. Mathematical luminance calculations suggest that #000000 text provides the most optimal reading experience. Strict adherence to these ratios protects visually impaired users from unreadable interfaces.

Color Space Conversions

HEX#49CCE9
RGB73, 204, 233
HSL190.9°, 78.4%, 60.0%
CMYK69%, 12%, 0%, 9%
HSV190.9°, 68.7%, 91.4%
LAB76.4, -26.4, -24.7
XYZ39.0, 50.5, 84.8
Decimal4836585

Color Harmonies

Complementary

Analogous

Triadic

Tints, Shades & Tones

Tints (Adding White)

Shades (Adding Black)

WCAG Contrast Accessibility

1.89:1
Text on #FFFFFF
FAIL
11.10:1
Text on #000000
AAA
1.81:1
Text on #F8FAFC
FAIL
9.43:1
Text on #0F172A
AAA

CSS Implementation

.bg-color { background-color: #49CCE9; }
.text-color { color: #49CCE9; }
.border-color { border: 2px solid #49CCE9; }

Similar Colors

Skyblue
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