#49B8FC Hex Color
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Far lighter than navy but more saturated than powder blue, this vivid shade carries real energy. Its brightness works best as an accent or in buttons and links, since full backgrounds can glare on screen. Black text reads clearly on it at about 9.5:1 contrast, well past AA for body copy. The hex code for this blue is #49b8fc.
Questions about #49b8fc
What is #49b8fc in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #49b8fc is rgb(73, 184, 252), in HSL hsl(203, 97%, 64%) and in CMYK 71%, 27%, 0%, 1%.
What text color works best on #49b8fc?
Black text is the clear choice. It reaches about 9.5:1 contrast against this blue, well past the 4.5:1 AA threshold, so small body copy stays readable. White text falls short of AA at body sizes.
What colors pair well with #49b8fc?
Warm coral and deep navy both balance its brightness, with the warmth offsetting the cool tone and navy anchoring it. Use #49b8fc as an accent rather than a full background, where it can overwhelm a layout.
Is #49b8fc readable on white or black?
#49b8fc has a 2.20:1 contrast ratio on white and 9.54:1 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.