#49C2E9 Hex Color
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Pool-water blue with a bright, glittering lift, this shade of sky blue carries the hex code #49c2e9. Its high lightness keeps it fresh and youthful, which suits spring themes, kids’ products, and tech interfaces. It works best as a supporting tone or full background behind black text, which clears WCAG at roughly 10.2:1 contrast.
Questions about #49c2e9
What is #49c2e9 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #49c2e9 is rgb(73, 194, 233), in HSL hsl(195, 78%, 60%) and in CMYK 69%, 17%, 0%, 9%.
What text color works best on #49c2e9?
Black text on #49c2e9 reaches about 10.2:1 contrast, well above the WCAG AA body text minimum of 4.5:1. White text falls short of that threshold, so keep light type off this shade.
What colors pair well with #49c2e9?
#49c2e9 pairs well with charcoal or deep navy for a cool, clean base, while a small terracotta accent adds warmth without clashing. Dark partners hold up better than pale ones because of its lightness.
Is #49c2e9 readable on white or black?
#49c2e9 has a 2.06:1 contrast ratio on white and 10.17:1 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.