#4A89A0 Hex Color
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Dusty cyan with clear gray undertones, sky blue reads muted and cool rather than bright. The hex code #4a89a0 works best as a supporting tone or mid-size UI surface, where its ashy calm keeps louder accents in check. Black text passes AA on it at about 5.4:1 contrast. Pair it with soft coral to offset the chill.
Questions about #4a89a0
What is #4a89a0 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #4a89a0 is rgb(74, 137, 160), in HSL hsl(196, 37%, 46%) and in CMYK 54%, 14%, 0%, 37%.
What colors pair well with #4a89a0?
Warm accents like terracotta, coral, and sand balance its cool ashy tone and keep it from reading flat. Cream and charcoal also work when you want a quieter, more utilitarian palette.
Is #4a89a0 readable on white or black?
#4a89a0 has a 3.90:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.37:1 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.