#49B6B1 color code insights

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

RGB:rgb(73, 182, 177)

HSL:hsl(177, 43%, 50%)

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HEX

#49B6B1

RGB

73, 182, 177

HSL

177°, 43%, 50%

HSV

177°, 60%, 71%

CMYK

60%, 0%, 3%, 29%

Color Conversion

Generate values across multiple color models in one place.

HEX

#49B6B1

≈ Steel Blue

Tints & shades

Explore how #49B6B1 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%#49B6B1

10%#41A49F

20%#3A928D

30%#33807C

40%#2C6D6A

50%#245B58

60%#1D4947

70%#163735

80%#0F2423

90%#071212

100%#000000

Tints

0–100%

0%#49B6B1

10%#5BBEB9

20%#6DC5C0

30%#7FCCC8

40%#92D3D0

50%#A4DBD8

60%#B6E2E0

70%#C8E9E8

80%#DBF0EF

90%#EDF8F7

100%#FFFFFF

Color harmonies

Build balanced palettes instantly with harmonies generated from #49B6B1.

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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 #49B6B1 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#49B6B1

Contrast ratio8.61:1

WCAG levelAAA

Sample text on white text

Text color#FFFFFF

Background#49B6B1

Contrast ratio2.44:1

WCAG levelFail

Recommended text preview

Text color#000000

Background#49B6B1

Contrast ratio8.61:1

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 #49B6B1 appears across common color-vision deficiencies.

Creative Aspects

Explore seasonal associations, emotional cues, and natural occurrences.

Design guidance

Balance

Treat #49B6B1 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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