#49B2BC
Color Details
HEX
#49B2BC
RGB
rgb(73, 178, 188)
HSL
hsl(185, 46%, 51%)
CMYK
cmyk(61%, 5%, 0%, 26%)
Best text on this color
#000000 (CR 8.38:1)
Determined by WCAG contrast ratio
Readability Previews
Monochrome
Analogous
Complementary Mix
About #49B2BC
#49B2BC converts to RGB(73, 178, 188) and HSL(185, 46%, 51%). 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.
Tip: Use the “Best text” chip above as a safe default foreground on this color (chosen by contrast ratio).
#49B2BC FAQs
What is the RGB value of #49B2BC?
RGB: 73, 178, 188. Copy as CSS:
rgb(73, 178, 188)
Is #49B2BC a web-safe color?
No — not in the 216-color “web-safe” palette.
What is the complementary color of #49B2BC?
Complement: #bc5249.
Does #49B2BC have good contrast on white or black?
On white: 2.51:1 (Fails AA).
On black: 8.38:1 (AAA (normal text)).