#46847C Hex Color
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#46847c is a dusty, unsaturated teal that leans heavily into cool, neutral territory. This muted tone offers a sophisticated alternative to brighter greens, making it perfect for healthcare or tech interfaces where clarity matters. It functions best as a supporting tone or background. Pair it with crisp white or charcoal for high readability, as black text provides a compliant 4.9:1 contrast ratio against this hex code.
Questions about #46847c
What is #46847c in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #46847c is rgb(70, 132, 124), in HSL hsl(172, 31%, 40%) and in CMYK 47%, 0%, 6%, 48%.
Which colors pair best with #46847c in a design layout?
#46847c works best when paired with crisp, high-contrast neutrals like charcoal or soft whites. Because of its muted, dusty nature, it creates a professional and balanced look when accented with terracotta or warm mustard tones for visual interest.
Is #46847c readable on white or black?
#46847c has a 4.32:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.85:1 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.