#449BC1 Hex Color
Cool blue with steady clarity
#449bc1 is a cool, moderately muted blue with soft cyan undertones and medium lightness. Its steady, reliable character suits finance, healthcare, technology, and government branding. Use it as a supporting color beside navy, charcoal, or warm sand. The hex code #449bc1 also works for UI backgrounds, where black text achieves about 6.7:1 contrast for readable body copy.
Questions about #449bc1
What is #449bc1 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #449bc1 is rgb(68, 155, 193), in HSL hsl(198, 50%, 51%) and in CMYK 65%, 20%, 0%, 24%.
What colors pair well with #449bc1?
Does #449bc1 read as a warm or cool color?
#449bc1 reads as a cool color because its blue base is softened by subtle cyan undertones, giving it a clear, composed feel rather than the warmth associated with yellow, orange, or red-based hues.
Is #449bc1 readable on white or black?
#449bc1 has a 3.13:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.70:1 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.