#46A8DA Hex Color
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Muted but not dull, #46a8da sits in the middle of the blue range with a soft, grayed undertone. It reads steady and trustworthy, which makes it a good pick for finance, healthcare, and tech interfaces. Black text passes contrast checks on this hex code, so it handles buttons, panels, and labels without strain. Pair it with charcoal or soft gray for a calm, balanced palette.
Questions about #46a8da
What is #46a8da in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #46a8da is rgb(70, 168, 218), in HSL hsl(200, 67%, 56%) and in CMYK 68%, 23%, 0%, 15%.
What colors pair well with #46a8da?
Charcoal, slate, and warm off-whites all flatter this blue, keeping its muted quality intact. For stronger contrast, try a deep burgundy or mustard accent, which adds warmth without clashing with its cool undertone.
Is #46a8da a good color for text and backgrounds?
As a background, it supports black text comfortably, with contrast high enough for small body copy. As a text color on white, it can wash out, so reserve it for larger type or pair it with a darker shade of the same hue.
Is #46a8da readable on white or black?
#46a8da has a 2.66:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.87:1 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.