#49aafe color: Joust Blue
#49aafe is rgb(73, 170, 254) in RGB and oklch(71.815% 0.15255 247.993) in OKLCH. Every other format, shade and contrast value is below.
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- ≈ Azure
- blue-400
- Black 0%
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About #49aafe
#49aafe is a bright light blue color. In OKLCH it has 71.8% lightness, 0.153 chroma and a hue of 248°.
Inside sRGB: displays the same on any screen.
White text on it reaches 2.48:1 contrast and black text 8.46:1, so black text reads better.
The closest named color is Joust Blue (#55aaff). In Tailwind CSS the closest color is blue-400.
Lighter: #49aafe mixed with white
Darker: #49aafe mixed with black
Calmer: #49aafe with less saturation
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Questions about #49aafe
What color is #49aafe?
#49aafe is bright light blue. The closest named color is Joust Blue. In RGB it is rgb(73, 170, 254), in HSL hsl(207.85, 98.91%, 64.12%) and in OKLCH oklch(71.815% 0.15255 247.993).
What colors go well with #49aafe?
The complementary color of #49aafe is #e18f17. For a calmer combination use the analogous colors #00b9e2 and #8f98ff. The triadic partners are #f27792 and #88b542.
Is white or black text more readable on #49aafe?
Black text reads better on #49aafe: white gives a contrast ratio of 2.48:1 and black gives 8.46:1. WCAG AA asks for at least 4.5:1 for body text.
Is #49aafe a warm or cool color?
#49aafe is a cool color. In OKLCH its hue is 248 degrees, its lightness 71.8% and its chroma 0.153.