#476068 Hex Color
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#476068 is a muted, dusty cyan that leans heavily into grey. This dim shade functions best as a moody background in dark mode designs, providing an alternative to standard navy or charcoal. Because it achieves a 6.7:1 contrast ratio against white text, it maintains excellent readability for body copy. The hex code for this ashy blue is #476068.
Questions about #476068
What is #476068 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #476068 is rgb(71, 96, 104), in HSL hsl(195, 19%, 34%) and in CMYK 32%, 8%, 0%, 59%.
Why is #476068 a strong choice for UI design?
#476068 provides a balanced, muted alternative to standard navy or charcoal backdrops. Its dusty quality reduces eye strain while maintaining a 6.7:1 contrast ratio against white text, ensuring your dark mode interfaces remain accessible and clean.
What colors pair well with #476068?
This ashy cyan works beautifully with crisp white or soft off-white text to maintain readability. For accent colors, try pairing #476068 with warm terracotta or muted gold to create a sophisticated, balanced contrast that feels modern and earthy.
Is #476068 readable on white or black?
#476068 has a 6.68:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.14:1 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.