#449ABB Hex Color
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This unsaturated, mid-tone cyan feels professional and approachable. Because of its cool temperature, #449abb works well as a reliable accent color in tech or aerospace interfaces rather than a dominant background. It pairs cleanly with warm grays or soft orange for balance. Designers can safely use black for small text over this hex code, as it maintains high contrast and readability.
Questions about #449abb
What is #449abb in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #449abb is rgb(68, 154, 187), in HSL hsl(197, 47%, 50%) and in CMYK 64%, 18%, 0%, 27%.
Is #449abb suitable for UI text?
#449abb is generally too light for body text but works well as a distinct accent, link, or button color against dark or neutral backgrounds. It maintains solid contrast when paired with black or charcoal for legibility.
What color schemes work best with #449abb?
Because it is a cool, unsaturated cyan, #449abb thrives alongside warm, muted colors to create visual balance. Pair it with a soft terracotta or a warm light gray to ground its cool temperature and create a professional, modern feel.
Is #449abb readable on white or black?
#449abb has a 3.18:1 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.