#4A90A0 Hex Color
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This dusty cyan offers a muted, ashy quality that avoids the intensity of brighter blues. Because it is unsaturated, #4a90a0 works well as a grounding base for UI designs or tech branding. Pair it with soft warm grays or clean white to maintain clarity. With a 5.8:1 contrast against black text, it provides strong readability for standard body copy in any interface project.
Questions about #4a90a0
What is #4a90a0 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #4a90a0 is rgb(74, 144, 160), in HSL hsl(191, 37%, 46%) and in CMYK 54%, 10%, 0%, 37%. Browse more shades of blue with names and hex codes.
What colors pair best with #4a90a0?
Because #4a90a0 is a desaturated, muted cyan, it creates a sophisticated balance when paired with neutral warm gray tones or crisp white. For more contrast, try introducing a deep charcoal to anchor your text or UI elements effectively.
Is #4a90a0 readable on white or black?
#4a90a0 has a 3.62:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.78:1 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.