#4A6C6F Hex Color
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Reach for #4a6c6f when an interface needs a calm backdrop that won’t fight brighter content. This muted cyan is dusty and ashy, so low in saturation it reads understated even across a full screen. It earns its keep as a 60% base or supporting tone, and white text clears AA on it at roughly 5.7:1. Pair it with terracotta for warmth.
Questions about #4a6c6f
What is #4a6c6f in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #4a6c6f is rgb(74, 108, 111), in HSL hsl(185, 20%, 36%) and in CMYK 33%, 3%, 0%, 56%. Browse more shades of gray with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #4a6c6f?
Terracotta, dusty coral, and warm sand all flatter its cool undertone, while charcoal keeps a scheme grounded. Skip other muted cyans, since they flatten each other out.
Is #4a6c6f readable on white or black?
#4a6c6f has a 5.72:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.66:1 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.