#46A8D6 Hex Color

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Cool and unsaturated, #46a8d6 delivers a professional tone that feels stable and reliable. This shade projects authority, making it a natural fit for technology, healthcare, and government branding. Designers often apply this steady blue to create an immediate sense of security and control. The hex code for this calming color is #46a8d6.

Questions about #46a8d6

What is #46a8d6 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #46a8d6 is rgb(70, 168, 214), in HSL hsl(199, 64%, 56%) and in CMYK 67%, 21%, 0%, 16%.
Is #46a8d6 readable on white or black?
#46a8d6 has a 2.68:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.83:1 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.