#4B7C74 Hex Color
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Muted and ashy, #4b7c74 is a cool teal with low saturation and a softened gray-green cast. Its restrained color supports clarity and calm in healthcare, wellness, technology, and hospitality branding. Use the hex code as a supporting tone with warm ivory or muted coral. White text reaches about 4.7:1 contrast, meeting WCAG AA for body text.
Questions about #4b7c74
What is #4b7c74 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #4b7c74 is rgb(75, 124, 116), in HSL hsl(170, 25%, 39%) and in CMYK 40%, 0%, 6%, 51%.
Which colors pair well with #4b7c74?
#4b7c74 pairs well with warm ivory, muted coral, and terracotta, which add warmth without overwhelming its cool, gray-green base while preserving its calm, restrained character in wellness, hospitality, and digital interface palettes.
Does #4b7c74 read as warm or cool?
#4b7c74 reads as a cool, muted teal because its green-blue base is softened by gray rather than warmed by yellow, giving it a subdued gray-green cast and a calm, steady presence in visual designs.
Is #4b7c74 readable on white or black?
#4b7c74 has a 4.73:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.43:1 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.