#49C5D1 Hex Color
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This bright cyan possesses a high-energy, saturated tone that feels fresh rather than washed out. The hex code #49c5d1 functions best as a UI accent, such as for buttons or iconography. It maintains excellent readability with black text, offering a 10.2:1 contrast ratio. Try pairing it with dark charcoal instead of white to avoid a flat or clinical appearance in your design.
Questions about #49c5d1
What is #49c5d1 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #49c5d1 is rgb(73, 197, 209), in HSL hsl(185, 60%, 55%) and in CMYK 65%, 6%, 0%, 18%.
What colors pair well with #49c5d1?
#49c5d1 works best when paired with dark charcoal or deep navy rather than stark white. This prevents the design from looking clinical while keeping the high-energy cyan as a strong, readable focal point for your user interface elements.
Is #49c5d1 readable on white or black?
#49c5d1 has a 2.06:1 contrast ratio on white and 10.19:1 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.