#486A6F Hex Color
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#486a6f is a dusty, unsaturated cyan with heavy gray undertones. Because of its matte finish, it acts as a stable background for professional technology interfaces. White text provides excellent contrast against this hex code at 5.9:1. Pair it with crisp, warm neutrals to keep the overall composition from becoming too muddy or washed out in your final layout.
Questions about #486a6f
What is #486a6f in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #486a6f is rgb(72, 106, 111), in HSL hsl(188, 21%, 36%) and in CMYK 35%, 5%, 0%, 56%.
How should I use #486a6f in a color palette?
Pair #486a6f with warm, off-white neutrals or a soft sand to lift its heavy gray undertones. Avoid overly vibrant primaries that clash with the muted, matte nature of this cyan, as they can make the overall design feel disjointed or cluttered.
Is #486a6f readable on white or black?
#486a6f has a 5.88:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.56:1 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.