#49999D Hex Color
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This dusty cyan acts as a reliable, cool mid-tone that avoids the neon brightness of pure blue. Its unsaturated nature makes it useful for modern UI backgrounds where you need color without distraction. Because black text offers strong 6.3:1 contrast, you can use it for readable body copy. The hex code for this shade is #49999d. Pair it with soft cream or charcoal to ground its airy, refreshing character.
Questions about #49999d
What is #49999d in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #49999d is rgb(73, 153, 157), in HSL hsl(183, 37%, 45%) and in CMYK 54%, 3%, 0%, 38%.
What colors pair well with #49999d in a UI design?
Is #49999d readable on white or black?
#49999d has a 3.31:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.32:1 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.