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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#49B3CA — Verdigris
#49B3CA is a mid-tone moderately saturated teal sitting at 191° on the color wheel. Below you will find every format, a full tint and shade ramp, contrast ratings, and five harmony schemes built around it.
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Tints and shades of #49B3CA
- f3fafc
- cfebf1
- aadbe6
- 86ccdc
- 62bdd1
- 3daec7
- 3090a5
- 257081
- 1b505c
- 103138
- 061114
Color schemes using #49B3CA
complementary
Two opposite hues that create the strongest possible contrast and visual tension.
split complementary
A base hue paired with the two neighbours of its complement — bold but easier to balance.
triadic
Three hues spaced evenly around the wheel for a vibrant, well-balanced scheme.
tetradic
Two complementary pairs, giving you the widest range of usable accents.
monochromatic
A single hue explored across lightness and saturation for a refined, minimal look.
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#49B3CA FAQ
What color is #49B3CA?
#49B3CA is a shade of verdigris in the teal family. It has a hue of 191 degrees, 55% saturation and 54% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #49B3CA?
#49B3CA is rgb(73, 179, 202) in RGB, hsl(191, 55%, 54%) in HSL, and cmyk(64%, 11%, 0%, 21%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #49B3CA?
White text on this background reaches 2.45:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 8.58:1.
What colors go well with #49B3CA?
Its direct complement is #CA6149. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #CA4972 and #CAA149 gives you contrast without the vibration.