#46A5A1 Hex Color
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#46a5a1 is a cool, muted cyan with balanced green undertones and medium-light value. Its restrained saturation suggests clarity, trust, and refreshing energy without feeling loud. Use it as a supporting brand color for technology, communication, or children’s products, paired with deep navy or warm coral. The hex code #46a5a1 also supports readable black body text.
Questions about #46a5a1
What is #46a5a1 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #46a5a1 is rgb(70, 165, 161), in HSL hsl(177, 40%, 46%) and in CMYK 58%, 0%, 2%, 35%.
What colors pair well with #46a5a1?
Does #46a5a1 read as warm or cool?
#46a5a1 reads as a cool color because its cyan base leans toward blue, while balanced green undertones soften the effect and keep it fresher and more approachable than a strong teal or icy blue.
Is #46a5a1 readable on white or black?
#46a5a1 has a 2.93:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.15:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it is too faint for text and on black it works for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.