#4B6360 Hex Color
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#4b6360 is a muted, dusty teal that leans heavily into grey. Its matte, inky quality provides a sophisticated alternative to pure black for UI backgrounds or deep, moody branding. While its dark saturation offers excellent contrast for white text, be careful using it in small, cluttered areas as the grey undertones can make it look muddy. This hex code pairs beautifully with soft, warm creams for a grounded look.
Questions about #4b6360
What is #4b6360 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #4b6360 is rgb(75, 99, 96), in HSL hsl(173, 14%, 34%) and in CMYK 24%, 0%, 3%, 61%.
Does #4b6360 work well for typography?
While #4b6360 provides decent contrast against white, it is best reserved for UI backgrounds rather than body text. Its grey undertones can make fine, small-scale typography feel muddy or difficult to read if the line weight is too light.
What colors pair well with #4b6360?
This shade pairs beautifully with soft, warm creams or sand tones to create a grounded, natural aesthetic. Using crisp white or off-white creates a professional, high-contrast look that keeps the overall design feeling clean and intentional.
Is #4b6360 readable on white or black?
#4b6360 has a 6.45:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.25:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it works for body text and on black it works only for large text (24px, or 18.5px bold). Try other pairs in the contrast checker.