#49CEB2

Q: What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #49CEB2?

RGB(73, 206, 178), HSL(167.4, 57.6%, 54.7%), CMYK(64.6%, 0.0%, 13.6%, 19.2%).

Q: Does #49CEB2 meet WCAG contrast on white?

1.95:1 — WCAG AA fail, AAA fail for normal text.

Overview

#49CEB2 is a cool, light color. In RGB it is 73, 206, 178, in HSL 167.4°, 57.6%, 54.7%, and in CMYK 64.6%, 0.0%, 13.6%, 19.2%. The nearest named color is mediumaquamarine.

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Color Values

HEX

#49CEB2

RGB

73, 206, 178

HSL

167.4, 57.6%, 54.7%

HSV

167.4, 64.6%, 80.8%

CMYK

64.6%, 0.0%, 13.6%, 19.2%

OKLCH

0.7717 0.1222 176.2

Properties

Cool Light Nearest: mediumaquamarine

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.