#499BAF Hex Color
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Close to the color of a pool tile on an overcast day, #499baf is a muted cyan-blue with a soft gray undertone. Its low saturation keeps it steady, making it a solid base for tech, aerospace, and children’s brands. It reads clean as a 60% dominant shade, and black text passes AA contrast on top. Pair it with coral or sand to offset the coolness.
Questions about #499baf
What is #499baf in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #499baf is rgb(73, 155, 175), in HSL hsl(192, 41%, 49%) and in CMYK 58%, 11%, 0%, 31%.
What colors pair well with #499baf?
Warm coral, sandy beige, and terracotta all balance the cool gray undertone of #499baf. For a tighter palette, deep navy or charcoal keeps it restrained and professional.
Is #499baf readable on white or black?
#499baf has a 3.18:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.59:1 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.