#4B6366 Hex Color
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This dusty, muted cyan sits between blue and grey, carrying a moody, understated weight. The hex code for this shade is #4b6366. It functions best as a supporting background color, offering enough contrast for white text while remaining grounded. Avoid using it in large, flat blocks to prevent it from appearing muddy. It pairs well with soft terracottas or warm creams for a balanced, modern palette.
Questions about #4b6366
What is #4b6366 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #4b6366 is rgb(75, 99, 102), in HSL hsl(187, 15%, 35%) and in CMYK 26%, 3%, 0%, 60%.
How should I use #4b6366 in my design projects?
Use #4b6366 as a supporting background color to ground your design while maintaining readability for text. Because it has a greyish, desaturated quality, it is best applied in smaller sections rather than large, flat blocks to avoid a muddy appearance.
What colors pair well with the #4b6366 hex code?
This shade works beautifully alongside warm, earthy tones like terracotta or soft, neutral creams. These warmer companions help balance the cool, industrial undertones of #4b6366, creating a palette that feels both modern and sophisticated.
Is #4b6366 readable on white or black?
#4b6366 has a 6.41:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.27:1 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.