#4A8688 Hex Color
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#4a8688 is a dusty, unsaturated cyan with strong cool undertones. Because it feels muted and professional, it works well as a supporting tone in technology or corporate branding. Pair it with crisp white to maintain readability, as its low saturation can appear muddy against other muted colors. With a contrast ratio of 5.1:1 against black text, the hex code #4a8688 remains accessible for body copy.
Questions about #4a8688
What is #4a8688 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #4a8688 is rgb(74, 134, 136), in HSL hsl(182, 30%, 41%) and in CMYK 46%, 1%, 0%, 47%.
What colors pair best with the muted #4a8688?
#4a8688 works best when paired with high-contrast neutrals like charcoal or crisp white to maintain readability. For a balanced palette, consider adding soft warm accents like terracotta, which creates a sophisticated contrast against the cool, dusty nature of this cyan shade.
Is #4a8688 readable on white or black?
#4a8688 has a 4.15:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.05:1 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.