#478392 Hex Color
A cool dusty cyan with muted clarity
#478392 is a cool, dusty cyan with a muted, ashy quality. This unsaturated shade promotes feelings of trust and mental clarity, making it a reliable choice for technology interfaces or aerospace design. Because it feels refreshing without being overpowering, designers often use this hex code for communication tools and modern productivity software where a sense of calm focus matters.
Questions about #478392
What is #478392 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #478392 is rgb(71, 131, 146), in HSL hsl(192, 35%, 43%) and in CMYK 51%, 10%, 0%, 43%. Browse more shades of blue with names and hex codes.
What colors pair best with #478392?
Soft off-whites, warm sandy beiges, and muted charcoal grays create the most harmonious palettes with this color. These neutrals allow the subtle, dusty blue undertones of the cyan to stand out without feeling cluttered or visually overwhelming in a layout.
Is #478392 considered a warm or cool color?
This color is distinctly cool because of its strong blue and green undertones. The addition of gray tones creates that muted, ashy quality, which effectively lowers the temperature compared to a vibrant, saturated cyan or turquoise.
Is #478392 readable on white or black?
#478392 has a 4.26:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.92:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it works only for large text (24px, or 18.5px bold) and on black it works for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.