#476664 Hex Color
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This muted, dark cyan carries a heavy, dusty quality that feels serious and grounded. Because of its low saturation, #476664 works best as a supporting background tone rather than a primary highlight. It pairs unexpectedly well with soft corals or warm creams to break up its moodiness. This hex code provides enough contrast for readable white text, making it a reliable choice for professional interfaces.
Questions about #476664
What is #476664 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #476664 is rgb(71, 102, 100), in HSL hsl(176, 18%, 34%) and in CMYK 30%, 0%, 2%, 60%.
What colors work well with #476664 in a design palette?
Is #476664 a good choice for text-heavy interfaces?
Yes, #476664 functions as an excellent background color for web interfaces because its low saturation minimizes eye strain. You can confidently layer clean white or very light neutral text over it while maintaining enough contrast to keep your typography highly legible.
Is #476664 readable on white or black?
#476664 has a 6.26:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.35:1 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.