#49A08C

Q: What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #49A08C?

RGB(73, 160, 140), HSL(166.2, 37.3%, 45.7%), CMYK(54.4%, 0.0%, 12.5%, 37.3%).

Q: Does #49A08C meet WCAG contrast on white?

3.14:1 — WCAG AA fail, AAA fail for normal text.

Overview

#49A08C is a cool, light color. In RGB it is 73, 160, 140, in HSL 166.2°, 37.3%, 45.7%, and in CMYK 54.4%, 0.0%, 12.5%, 37.3%. The nearest named color is Illuminating Emerald.

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Color Values

HEX

#49A08C

RGB

73, 160, 140

HSL

166.2, 37.3%, 45.7%

HSV

166.2, 54.4%, 62.7%

CMYK

54.4%, 0.0%, 12.5%, 37.3%

OKLCH

0.6464 0.0897 176.1

Properties

Cool Light Nearest: Illuminating Emerald

Color Psychology

True cyan sits at the boundary of blue and green in the visible spectrum, projecting futurism, precision, and digital innovation. It is a primary color in CMYK printing and RGB displays, giving it a distinctly technological identity. Cyan suggests cutting-edge thinking and clear communication.

Design Usage

Medium cyan is a staple in tech branding, cloud computing services, and developer tools. It works well for interactive elements, link hover states, and data visualization highlights. Because cyan is highly saturated, use it as an accent rather than a dominant color to avoid visual strain.