#464E4A Hex Color
Grounded dusty teal with quiet depth
Muted and nearly gray, #464e4a is a dark, dusty teal with low saturation and a grounded, serious mood. The hex code #464e4a works well as a supporting tone in wellness, healthcare, and technology palettes, especially beside warm ivory or muted clay. White text achieves about an 8.6:1 contrast ratio, making it suitable for accessible dark backgrounds.
Questions about #464e4a
What is #464e4a in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #464e4a is rgb(70, 78, 74), in HSL hsl(150, 5%, 29%) and in CMYK 10%, 0%, 5%, 69%.
What colors pair well with #464e4a?
Does #464e4a read as warm or cool?
#464e4a reads as slightly cool and muted because its green-blue teal undertone is tempered by substantial gray, giving it a reserved appearance rather than the freshness of brighter turquoise or the warmth of olive.
Is #464e4a readable on white or black?
#464e4a has a 8.57:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.44:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it works for body text and on black it is too faint for text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.