#4A8CA4 Hex Color
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#4a8ca4 is a cool, dusty cyan-blue with muted saturation and a soft gray undertone. Its medium depth suggests trust, clarity, and forward motion without feeling harsh. The hex code works well as a supporting tone in technology, communication, aerospace, and productivity interfaces. Use black text for accessible body copy, with a 5.6:1 contrast ratio.
Questions about #4a8ca4
What is #4a8ca4 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #4a8ca4 is rgb(74, 140, 164), in HSL hsl(196, 38%, 47%) and in CMYK 55%, 15%, 0%, 36%.
What colors pair well with #4a8ca4?
#4a8ca4 pairs well with burgundy, charcoal, warm cream, and muted copper, which add contrast without overpowering its dusty cyan character. Use burgundy for small accents and cream for larger supporting areas.
Is #4a8ca4 readable on white or black?
#4a8ca4 has a 3.76:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.57:1 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.