#486458 Hex Color
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#486458 is a dark, muted teal with gray undertones and very low saturation. Its matte, shadowed quality brings seriousness and subtle depth to wellness, healthcare, technology, and hospitality designs. Use it as a supporting tone beside warm ivory or muted coral, rather than across every surface. The hex code #486458 supports white body text at about a 6.5:1 contrast ratio.
Questions about #486458
What is #486458 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #486458 is rgb(72, 100, 88), in HSL hsl(154, 16%, 34%) and in CMYK 28%, 0%, 12%, 61%.
What colors pair well with #486458?
Is #486458 a warm or cool color?
#486458 reads as a cool, muted teal because its green-blue hue is softened by gray and restrained saturation. That cooler character supports calm, serious layouts, while warm neutrals can keep the overall palette from feeling distant.
Is #486458 readable on white or black?
#486458 has a 6.48:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.23:1 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.