#49A0D9 Hex Color
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#49a0d9 is a cool, softly saturated blue with a clear cyan undertone and medium-light value. Its steady appearance supports trust and reliability in finance, healthcare, technology, and government interfaces. Use it as a supporting brand color or UI background, pairing it with navy and warm gray. The hex code #49a0d9 supports black text at about 7.3:1 contrast.
Questions about #49a0d9
What is #49a0d9 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #49a0d9 is rgb(73, 160, 217), in HSL hsl(204, 65%, 57%) and in CMYK 66%, 26%, 0%, 15%.
What colors pair well with #49a0d9?
#49a0d9 pairs well with navy, warm gray, white, and near-black, which balance its clear cyan undertone without competing with it. Use navy for stronger structure and warm gray when you want a softer, less technical palette.
Is #49a0d9 warm or cool?
#49a0d9 reads as a cool blue because its hue leans toward cyan rather than green or violet, while its medium-light value and soft saturation keep the shade approachable, calmer than vivid cyan and less formal than a deep blue.
Is #49a0d9 readable on white or black?
#49a0d9 has a 2.87:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.31:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it is too faint for text and on black it works for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.