#4494AC Hex Color
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This muted cyan feels professional and grounded due to its desaturated undertones. It works well as a primary tone for technology interfaces or corporate branding. Pair it with soft warm grays to avoid a sterile look. The hex code #4494ac provides excellent readability for black text, with a 6.1:1 contrast ratio that exceeds AA accessibility standards for small body text.
Questions about #4494ac
What is #4494ac in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #4494ac is rgb(68, 148, 172), in HSL hsl(194, 43%, 47%) and in CMYK 60%, 14%, 0%, 33%. Browse more shades of blue with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #4494ac for a professional interface?
#4494ac works beautifully when paired with warm gray or crisp charcoal to soften the overall palette. By balancing the muted cyan with neutral tones, you prevent the design from feeling sterile while maintaining high readability for your users.
Is #4494ac readable on white or black?
#4494ac has a 3.45:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.07:1 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.