#49ADB6 color code insights

All the conversions, harmonies, and accessibility checks you need to design with confidence.

RGB:rgb(73, 173, 182)

HSL:hsl(185, 43%, 50%)

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HEX

#49ADB6

RGB

73, 173, 182

HSL

185°, 43%, 50%

HSV

185°, 60%, 71%

CMYK

60%, 5%, 0%, 29%

Color Conversion

Generate values across multiple color models in one place.

HEX

#49ADB6

≈ Steel Blue

Tints & shades

Explore how #49ADB6 behaves when you mix it with white or black. These swatches are perfect for hover states, shadows, and backgrounds.

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Shades

0–100%

0%#49ADB6

10%#419CA4

20%#3A8B92

30%#337980

40%#2C686D

50%#24575B

60%#1D4549

70%#163437

80%#0F2324

90%#071112

100%#000000

Tints

0–100%

0%#49ADB6

10%#5BB5BE

20%#6DBEC5

30%#7FC6CC

40%#92CED3

50%#A4D6DB

60%#B6DEE2

70%#C8E6E9

80%#DBEFF0

90%#EDF7F8

100%#FFFFFF

Color harmonies

Build balanced palettes instantly with harmonies generated from #49ADB6.

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Complementary

Opposite hues that create impact and bold contrast.

Analogous

Neighboring hues for natural, fluid gradients.

Triadic

Three evenly spaced hues for playful balance.

Tetradic

Two complementary pairs that deliver rich variety.

Monochromatic

Lighter and darker siblings inside the same hue family.

Accessibility contrast

Check how readable #49ADB6 is with common text colors so every visitor enjoys a clear experience.

Use AA as the baseline for body copy and AAA for premium accessibility.

Sample text on black text

Text color#000000

Background#49ADB6

Contrast ratio7.94:1

WCAG levelAAA

Sample text on white text

Text color#FFFFFF

Background#49ADB6

Contrast ratio2.65:1

WCAG levelFail

Recommended text preview

Text color#000000

Background#49ADB6

Contrast ratio7.94:1

WCAG levelAAA

Technical Formats

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Practical Formats

Get print simulations, LED mappings, and developer-ready byte orders.

Color Analysis

Dive into spectral data, dominance reports, and advanced analytics.

Blindness Simulator

Preview how #49ADB6 appears across common color-vision deficiencies.

Creative Aspects

Explore seasonal associations, emotional cues, and natural occurrences.

Design guidance

Balance

Treat #49ADB6 as a highlight. Pair it with neutrals and one supporting hue to avoid visual overload.

Contrast

Test combinations with real content. Higher contrast improves scanning, readability, and conversions.

Harmony

Use lighter tints for surfaces, the base color for primaries, and darker shades for hover or pressed states.

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