#49b3db color: Epimetheus
#49b3db is rgb(73, 179, 219) in RGB and oklch(72.167% 0.11194 226.568) in OKLCH. Every other format, shade and contrast value is below.
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- Sky blue
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- ≈ Sky blue
- cyan-500
- Black 14%
Inside sRGB: displays the same on any screen.
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About #49b3db
#49b3db is a bright light sky blue color. In OKLCH it has 72.2% lightness, 0.112 chroma and a hue of 227°.
Inside sRGB: displays the same on any screen.
White text on it reaches 2.4:1 contrast and black text 8.75:1, so black text reads better.
The closest named color is Epimetheus (#4bb2d5). In Tailwind CSS the closest color is cyan-500.
Lighter: #49b3db mixed with white
Darker: #49b3db mixed with black
Calmer: #49b3db with less saturation
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What color is #49b3db?
#49b3db is bright light sky blue. The closest named color is Epimetheus. In RGB it is rgb(73, 179, 219), in HSL hsl(196.44, 66.97%, 57.25%) and in OKLCH oklch(72.167% 0.11194 226.568).
What colors go well with #49b3db?
The complementary color of #49b3db is #df8e67. For a calmer combination use the analogous colors #32babd and #76a7eb. The triadic partners are #d888b3 and #aeaa51.
Is white or black text more readable on #49b3db?
Black text reads better on #49b3db: white gives a contrast ratio of 2.4:1 and black gives 8.75:1. WCAG AA asks for at least 4.5:1 for body text.
Is #49b3db a warm or cool color?
#49b3db is a cool color. In OKLCH its hue is 227 degrees, its lightness 72.2% and its chroma 0.112.