#46859F Hex Color
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This ashy, unsaturated cyan feels cool and grounded, avoiding the typical artificial brightness of standard blues. Because it sits on the dusty side, it works best as a stabilizing background rather than a loud accent. The hex code for this shade is #46859f. It offers high enough contrast to support black body text, making it a reliable choice for technical interfaces or clean, professional branding.
Questions about #46859f
What is #46859f in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #46859f is rgb(70, 133, 159), in HSL hsl(198, 39%, 45%) and in CMYK 56%, 16%, 0%, 38%.
Where should I use #46859f in a user interface?
#46859f works exceptionally well as a primary background for technical dashboards or professional SaaS applications where you need to avoid the visual fatigue caused by highly saturated blues. It provides a stable, serious foundation that makes white or light gray typography highly legible.
What colors pair well with #46859f?
Is #46859f readable on white or black?
#46859f has a 4.10:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.11:1 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.