#49E5C3 Hex Color
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#49e5c3 is a bright, cool teal with high saturation and a light, clean finish. Its sparkling energy suits healthcare, wellness, communication, and technology branding. Use it as a supporting color with deep navy or charcoal, since large areas can feel intense. The hex code #49e5c3 also supports highly readable black text at a 13.3:1 contrast ratio.
Questions about #49e5c3
What is #49e5c3 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #49e5c3 is rgb(73, 229, 195), in HSL hsl(167, 75%, 59%) and in CMYK 68%, 0%, 15%, 10%.
What colors pair well with #49e5c3?
Why does #49e5c3 read as a cool color?
The #49e5c3 hex color reads as cool because its hue leans toward cyan, creating a fresh, clear appearance rather than the yellow warmth associated with greener teal shades in most layouts. That cool bias suits wellness, healthcare, communication, and technology projects.
Is #49e5c3 readable on white or black?
#49e5c3 has a 1.58:1 contrast ratio on white and 13.27:1 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.