Information about #49949C color

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Basic facts about this digital color

The digital color #49949C is classified in the Register under the Cyan Color Family, with Mild Saturation and Light brightness. Its exact recipe is rgb(73, 148, 156) — 28.6% red, 58% green, 61.2% blue — and for print it converts to CMYK 33 / 3 / 0 / 39. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

#49949C presents itself as a mildly saturated cyan — one that sits on the lighter side of the spectrum. It is a natural fit for understated, calm designs that favor harmony over drama. In The Official Register of Color Names it is practically indistinguishable from Wot Eva (#4495A4). Nearby in the Register you will also find Patriot (#4F9292) and Hippie Blue (#49889A).

Technically, the mix leans on its blue channel (rgb(73, 148, 156)), which gives #49949C its character. If you plan to put text on a #49949C background, choose black — the contrast ratio is 6.0:1 (passing WCAG AA), while white manages only 3.5:1. Out of 16,777,216 possible colors, #49949C is still unnamed — it can be claimed and named in The Official Register of Color Names.

#49949C color variations

View this color variations of tints, shades, tones and hues.

#49949C color tints

Tints look brighter, pastel, and less intense.
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White

#FFFFFF

#49949C color shades

Shades look darker, richer, and more solid.
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Black

#000000

#49949C color tones

Tones looks more sophisticated and complex than base colors.
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Grey

#808080

#49949C color hues

A hue refers to the basic neighbors of color and is variation of base color on the color wheel.
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#49949C color harmonies

Color harmonies are pleasing color schemes created according to their position on a color wheel.

Complementary

Complementary color schemes are made by picking two opposite colors con the color wheel. They appear vibrant near to each other.

Complementary color schemes
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Split complementary

Split complementary schemes are like complementary but they uses two adiacent colors of the complement. They are more flexible than complementary ones.

Split complementary color scheme
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Analogous

Analogous color schemes are made by picking three colors that are next to each other on the color wheel. They are perceived as calm and serene.

Analogous color scheme
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Triadic

Triadic color schemes are created by picking three colors equally spaced on the color wheel. They appear quite contrasted and multicolored.

Triadic color scheme
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Tetradic

Tetradic color schemes are made form two couples of complementary colors in a rectangular shape on the color wheel.

Tetradic color scheme
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Square

Square color schemes are like tetradic arranged in a square instead of rectangle. Colors appear even more contrasting.

Square color scheme
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Nearest named colors to #49949C

The closest officially registered color names in the Register, ordered by similarity — your shade’s neighborhood is already being claimed.

Wot Eva color link
Wot Eva

#4495A4

Patriot color link
Patriot

#4F9292

Hippie Blue color link
Hippie Blue

#49889A

Deep Seafoam color link
Deep Seafoam

#55979C

Moderate Cerulean color link
Moderate Cerulean

#4A91A8

Moderate Arctic Blue color link
Moderate Arctic Blue

#4A9CA8

Such Fun color link
Such Fun

#489EA8

Blue Chill color link
Blue Chill

#408F90

Half Baked color link
Half Baked

#558F93

Retreat color link
Retreat

#39909B

Sea color link
Sea

#3C9992

Endorphin color link
Endorphin

#4190AD

#49949C color backgrounds & wallpapers

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Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#49949C
  • RGB73, 148, 156
  • CMYK33, 3, 0, 39
  • HSL186°, 36%, 45%
  • HSL Precise185.783°, 36.245%, 44.902%
  • HSV186°, 53%, 61%
  • HSB186°, 53%, 61%
  • HEX ID49949C
  • DECIMAL ID4822172
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
  • Color Family (Hue)Cyan
  • Saturation FamilyMild Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyLight
  • Percentage of Red in RGB28.6%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB58%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB61.2%
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