#049CBC Hex Color
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#049cbc is a cool, moderately muted cyan with blue-green undertones. Its medium depth feels refreshing and clear, supporting themes of trust, freedom, and communication without becoming flashy. Use it as a primary interface color or brand field, pairing it with warm coral or soft cream. The hex code #049cbc also supports readable black text for body copy.
Questions about #049cbc
What is #049cbc in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #049cbc is rgb(4, 156, 188), in HSL hsl(190, 96%, 38%) and in CMYK 98%, 17%, 0%, 26%. Browse more shades of blue with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #049cbc?
Does #049cbc feel warm or cool?
#049cbc reads as a cool cyan because its blue-green balance leans toward blue, creating a clear, refreshing feel rather than a sunny or earthy one. Its moderate saturation keeps the effect composed, making it easier to use across interfaces and brand fields.
Is #049cbc readable on white or black?
#049cbc has a 3.23:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.48:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it works only for large text (24px, or 18.5px bold) and on black it works for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.