#4AA2C0 Hex Color
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Not quite teal and far from a bright sky blue, #4aa2c0 is a muted cyan with a gray undertone that keeps it easygoing. That softness makes it a strong base for app interfaces and tech branding where pure blue feels stiff. It flatters coral and warm sand tones. Black text hits about 7.2:1 contrast on this hex code, so small body copy stays readable.
Questions about #4aa2c0
What is #4aa2c0 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #4aa2c0 is rgb(74, 162, 192), in HSL hsl(195, 48%, 52%) and in CMYK 61%, 16%, 0%, 25%.
What colors pair well with #4aa2c0?
Warm coral and terracotta offset its cool cast, while deep navy grounds it in a palette. Skip pale yellows, which can make the muted cyan look washed out.
Is #4aa2c0 readable on white or black?
#4aa2c0 has a 2.90:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.22:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it is too faint for text and on black it works for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.