#49A6C6 Hex Color
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#49a6c6 is a muted, cool cyan with a medium-light value and a clean blue-green undertone. Its restrained saturation feels refreshing and clear, supporting trust, freedom, and focused communication. Use it for UI backgrounds or branding with deep navy and warm coral accents. Black text achieves about a 7.6:1 contrast ratio. The hex code is #49a6c6.
Questions about #49a6c6
What is #49a6c6 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #49a6c6 is rgb(73, 166, 198), in HSL hsl(195, 52%, 53%) and in CMYK 63%, 16%, 0%, 22%.
What colors pair well with #49a6c6?
Does #49a6c6 read as a warm or cool color?
#49a6c6 reads as a cool cyan because its blue-green undertone outweighs its green freshness. Its muted saturation keeps the hue calm and clear rather than neon, making it suitable for focused interfaces and refreshing brand palettes.
Is #49a6c6 readable on white or black?
#49a6c6 has a 2.78:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.55:1 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.