# #49a3db color: Waimea Blue

#49a3db is rgb(73, 163, 219) in RGB and oklch(68.467% 0.11884 239.206) in OKLCH. Every other format, shade and contrast value is below.

Source: https://pickshade.com/color/49a3db

## Formats

| Format | Value |
| --- | --- |
| HEX | #49a3db |
| RGB | rgb(73, 163, 219) |
| HSL | hsl(203.01, 66.97%, 57.25%) |
| HSB / HSV | hsv(203.01 66.67% 85.88%) |
| HWB | hwb(203.01 28.63% 14.12%) |
| CMYK | cmyk(67% 26% 0% 14%) |
| Lab | lab(63.37 -14.41 -37.05) |
| LCH | lch(63.37 39.75 248.74) |
| OKLab | oklab(68.467% -0.06084 -0.10208) |
| OKLCH | oklch(68.467% 0.11884 239.206) |
| Display P3 | color(display-p3 0.38082 0.6313 0.83933) |
| Rec. 2020 | color(rec2020 0.42515 0.58561 0.81732) |
| Adobe RGB | color(a98-rgb 0.42458 0.63336 0.84713) |
| ProPhoto RGB | color(prophoto-rgb 0.46883 0.55491 0.79205) |
| Linear sRGB | color(srgb-linear 0.06663 0.36625 0.70838) |
| XYZ D65 | color(xyz-d65 0.28629 0.32724 0.71828) |
| XYZ D50 | color(xyz-d50 0.27147 0.32033 0.54233) |
| SwiftUI | Color(red: 0.286, green: 0.639, blue: 0.859) |
| UIKit | UIColor(red: 0.286, green: 0.639, blue: 0.859, alpha: 1) |
| Flutter / Compose | Color(0xFF49A3DB) |
| Android XML | #49A3DB |

## Facts

- Closest name: Waimea Blue
- Hue family: Sky blue, bright sky blue
- Closest Tailwind class: sky-500
- Gamut: Inside sRGB: displays the same on any screen.
- Contrast with white: 2.78:1
- Contrast with black: 7.55:1

## Tints

#49a3db, #5facdf, #72b6e3, #85bfe7, #97c8eb, #a8d1ee, #badbf2, #cbe4f5, #dcedf9, #eef6fc

## Shades

#49a3db, #3e8dbe, #3478a2, #2a6387, #204f6d, #173c54, #0e2a3c, #061926, #020a11, #000102

## Tones

#49a3db, #54a2d5, #5fa2ce, #68a1c8, #70a0c1, #789fbb, #7f9eb4, #869dae, #8d9ca7, #939ba0

## Harmonies

- Complementary: #49a3db, #cf8648
- Split: #49a3db, #d97c6e, #b79535
- Analogous: #49a3db, #00adc1, #7c96e3
- Triadic: #49a3db, #d47998, #92a449
- Tetradic: #49a3db, #a488d9, #cf8648, #92a449
- Square: #49a3db, #c27ebd, #cf8648, #60ae71
- Monochromatic: #49a3db, #005a8e, #1b7eb4, #71caff, #bfedff

## Questions about #49a3db

### What color is #49a3db?

#49a3db is bright sky blue. The closest named color is Waimea Blue. In RGB it is rgb(73, 163, 219), in HSL hsl(203.01, 66.97%, 57.25%) and in OKLCH oklch(68.467% 0.11884 239.206).

### What colors go well with #49a3db?

The complementary color of #49a3db is #cf8648. For a calmer combination use the analogous colors #00adc1 and #7c96e3. The triadic partners are #d47998 and #92a449.

### Is white or black text more readable on #49a3db?

Black text reads better on #49a3db: white gives a contrast ratio of 2.78:1 and black gives 7.55:1. WCAG AA asks for at least 4.5:1 for body text.

### Is #49a3db a warm or cool color?

#49a3db is a cool color. In OKLCH its hue is 239 degrees, its lightness 68.5% and its chroma 0.119.