#499C90 Color Information

Hex color code: #499C90

#499C90 is a gentle cyan color. In RGB it is (73, 156, 144), and in HSL it is (171°, 36%, 45%). It is frequently seen in web interfaces.

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Color NameCadet Blue

HEX

#499C90

RGB

73, 156, 144

HSL

171°, 36%, 45%

CMYK

53%, 0%, 8%, 39%

Shades

CSS Usage

color: #499C90;
background-color: #499C90;
border-color: #499C90;
box-shadow: 0 0 10px #499C90;
border: 2px solid #499C90;

Tailwind Usage

bg-[#499C90]
text-[#499C90]
border-[#499C90]
shadow-[0_0_10px_499C90]

Generate Gradient

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Gradient CSS

background: linear-gradient(90deg, #499C90, #FF5733);

Preview in UI

Button

.btn-primary { background-color: #499C90; color: #000000; }

Badge

New Feature

.badge { background-color: #499C90; color: #000000; }

Text Highlight

The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog. highlighted text example shows how the color looks as a text highlight.

Card

Card Title

This card uses your color as a border accent.

.card-accent { border: 2px solid #499C90; background-color: #499C9015; }

Alert / Toast

This is an alert using your color as accent.

.alert { background-color: #499C9020; border-left: 4px solid #499C90; }

Link / Accent

This is a paragraph with a link using your color. The color can be applied to interactive elements.

a { color: #499C90; }

Related Colors

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Analogous

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Split Complementary

Tetradic

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Color Theory

Relationships based on the position of #499C90 in the color wheel.

● Current● Complementary● Triadic● Analogous

RGB, HSL and CMYK Values

RGB

73, 156, 144

Red: 73 / Green: 156 / Blue: 144

HSL

171°, 36%, 45%

Hue: 171° / Saturation: 36% / Lightness: 45%

CMYK

53%, 0%, 8%, 39%

Cyan: 53% / Magenta: 0% / Yellow: 8% / Key: 39%

What color is #499C90?

#499C90 is a cyan-blue hue associated with trust and professionalism.

Color Shades

Complementary Colors

9C4956

Color Palette

HEX to RGB

Convert #499C90 to RGB:

rgb(73, 156, 144)HEX to RGB Converter →

HEX to HSL

Convert #499C90 to HSL:

hsl(171, 36%, 45%)RGB to HSL Converter →

HEX to CMYK

Convert #499C90 to CMYK:

cmyk(53%, 0%, 8%, 39%)Color Converter →

Color Meaning and Usage

A gentle cyan tone, #499C90 has RGB (73, 156, 144) and HSL (171°, 36%, 45%). Known for evoking trust and professionalism, this cyan-blue hue is commonly used in modern UI design. Lighter variations like #FFFFFF create softer gradients.

The complementary color of #499C90 is #9C4956, creating high-contrast pairings. For softer combinations, try analogous colors like #499C66.

Use #499C90 in CSS: color: #499C90 or background-color: #499C90. Create palettes with Color Palette Generator or check contrast with Contrast Checker.

Contrast with #499C90

Sample text on this color - The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog.

Contrast Ratio: 6.44:1

WCAG AA: Pass

WCAG AAA: Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #499C90?

#499C90 is a gentle cyan color - a cyan-blue hue that evokes trust and professionalism.

What is the RGB value of #499C90?

#499C90 in RGB is (73, 156, 144) - 73 red, 156 green, and 144 blue.

How to use #499C90 in CSS?

Use #499C90 directly in your CSS properties like color or background-color.

What colors go well with #499C90?

#9C4956 (complementary), #499C66 (analogous), and #316860 (lighter shade) work well with #499C90.