#499C8C

Color Details

HEX
#499C8C
RGB
rgb(73, 156, 140)
HSL
hsl(168, 36%, 45%)
CMYK
cmyk(53%, 0%, 10%, 39%)
Best text on this color #000000 (CR 6.42:1) Determined by WCAG contrast ratio

Readability Previews

Black on #499c8c
Contrast 6.42:1 AA
White on #499c8c
Contrast 3.27:1 Fail
#499c8c on Black
Contrast 6.42:1 AA
#499c8c on White
Contrast 3.27:1 Fail

Tints & Shades

#6db0a3
#92c4ba
#b6d7d1
#3a7d70
#2c5e54
#1d3e38

Complement & Analogous

#9c495a
#49839c
#499c62

Triadic

#8c499c
#9c8c49

Monochrome

#1d3e38 #2c5e54 #499c8c #92c4ba #b6d7d1 #dbebe8

Analogous

#499c62 #80ba91 #499c8c #6d9cb0 #49839c #3a697d

Complementary Mix

#2c5e54 #499c8c #92c4ba #9c495a #bf8994 #652f3b

Nearby Colors

#499c8b
#499c8d
#499c7c
#499c9c

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About #499C8C

#499C8C converts to RGB(73, 156, 140) and HSL(168, 36%, 45%). This page provides quick readability checks, related hues (complementary and analogous), and ready-made palettes so you can drop the color into UI components, images, or CSS immediately.

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#499C8C FAQs

What is the RGB value of #499C8C?
RGB: 73, 156, 140. Copy as CSS: rgb(73, 156, 140)
Is #499C8C a web-safe color?
No — not in the 216-color “web-safe” palette.
What is the complementary color of #499C8C?
Complement: #9c495a.
Does #499C8C have good contrast on white or black?
On white: 3.27:1 (AA (large text)). On black: 6.42:1 (AA (normal text)).