#41A4AF Hex Color
Muted cyan with an easygoing cool
Reach for #41a4af when a project needs a cyan that feels clean without shouting. This muted sky blue works as a dominant base in tech branding and app interfaces, where its low saturation keeps large surfaces easy on the eyes. Black text passes AA on it at roughly 7.2:1 contrast. Next to pure white it can look washed out, so pair it with darker neutrals instead.
Questions about #41a4af
What is #41a4af in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #41a4af is rgb(65, 164, 175), in HSL hsl(186, 46%, 47%) and in CMYK 63%, 6%, 0%, 31%.
What text color works best on #41a4af?
Black text reads most clearly on #41a4af, with a contrast ratio around 7.2:1. That clears WCAG AA for small body text, so black buttons and labels sit safely on this shade.
What colors pair well with #41a4af?
Pair #41a4af with coral or warm sand for a fresh coastal contrast, or with deep navy for a cooler technical palette. Its muted tone keeps brighter partners in check.
Is #41a4af readable on white or black?
#41a4af has a 2.93:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.15:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it is too faint for text and on black it works for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.