#4490AD Hex Color
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This muted cyan possesses a cool, consistent undertone that feels professional without appearing sterile. Because it carries moderate saturation, #4490ad functions best as a supporting tone in UI design or as an accent against warm charcoal grays. It provides enough contrast to support black text for readable body copy. The hex code for this cyan shade is #4490ad, a reliable choice for corporate or technology branding.
Questions about #4490ad
What is #4490ad in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #4490ad is rgb(68, 144, 173), in HSL hsl(197, 44%, 47%) and in CMYK 61%, 17%, 0%, 32%.
What colors pair well with #4490ad?
#4490ad works best when paired with neutral tones like charcoal or deep slate for a grounded contrast. If you need an accent color, soft warm grays or a desaturated cream help balance the cool, professional feeling of this cyan.
Is #4490ad readable on white or black?
#4490ad has a 3.59:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.83:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it works only for large text (24px, or 18.5px bold) and on black it works for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.