#049DBF Hex Color
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With its moderately muted saturation and medium-dark lightness, #049dbf is a cool cyan-blue that feels refreshing and trustworthy. This hex code suits technology, aerospace, and children’s products as a supporting color, especially beside navy or warm coral. Its clear cyan cast can suggest freedom and stimulate attention. Black text reaches about a 6.6:1 contrast ratio.
Questions about #049dbf
What is #049dbf in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #049dbf is rgb(4, 157, 191), in HSL hsl(191, 96%, 38%) and in CMYK 98%, 18%, 0%, 25%.
Which colors pair well with #049dbf?
Does #049dbf read as a warm or cool color?
#049dbf reads as a cool cyan-blue because its clear blue-green cast and moderate saturation create a crisp, refreshing impression rather than a warm, earthy one in most visual contexts for digital design. It can suggest clarity, freedom, and trust in technology, aerospace, or children’s designs.
Is #049dbf readable on white or black?
#049dbf has a 3.19:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.58:1 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.