#4A7869 Hex Color
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#4a7869 is a muted teal with a dusty, ashy finish. Its low saturation and mid-dark value read calm and understated, which suits wellness branding, healthcare interfaces, and quiet UI backgrounds. White text clears AA at roughly 5.0:1 contrast. Pair it with warm terracotta accents, since it can turn muddy next to pure white.
Questions about #4a7869
What is #4a7869 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #4a7869 is rgb(74, 120, 105), in HSL hsl(160, 24%, 38%) and in CMYK 38%, 0%, 13%, 53%.
What colors pair well with #4a7869?
Warm accents like terracotta and cream counter its cool, muted base, while navy keeps the whole palette subdued. Avoid pale grays, which wash it out.
Is #4a7869 readable on white or black?
#4a7869 has a 5.02:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.18:1 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.