#476066 Hex Color
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This muted, desaturated cyan carries an ashy, ink-like quality that leans heavily toward grey. It works best as a moody background color rather than for small text or fine details. Pair #476066 with soft creams or warm terracottas to balance its cool, serious tone. This hex code provides excellent contrast for white typography, making it a reliable choice for professional dark mode interfaces.
Questions about #476066
What is #476066 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #476066 is rgb(71, 96, 102), in HSL hsl(192, 18%, 34%) and in CMYK 30%, 6%, 0%, 60%.
What colors pair well with #476066?
Because #476066 is a cool, desaturated cyan, it benefits greatly from the warmth of terracotta or soft, creamy off-whites to prevent it from feeling too sterile. The contrast between the cool grey-cyan and these warmer tones creates a balanced, sophisticated palette.
Is #476066 suitable for text on a white background?
Using #476066 as body text on a standard white background is generally discouraged because it lacks sufficient contrast to meet modern accessibility standards for readability. Instead, leverage this hex code as a background color with white or high-contrast light typography for better legibility.
Is #476066 readable on white or black?
#476066 has a 6.70:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.13:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it works for body text and on black it works only for large text (24px, or 18.5px bold). Try other pairs in the contrast checker.