#4B8698 Hex Color
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Dusty cyan with a heavy gray cast. The hex code #4b8698 sits at a mid lightness and low saturation, so it reads calm but never crisp. It works best as a supporting tone: black text passes AA on it at about 5.2:1, and warm accents like terracotta keep it from feeling flat.
Questions about #4b8698
What is #4b8698 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #4b8698 is rgb(75, 134, 152), in HSL hsl(194, 34%, 45%) and in CMYK 51%, 12%, 0%, 40%. Browse more shades of blue with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #4b8698?
Warm accents work best with this muted cyan. Terracotta, coral, and soft gold bring energy, while charcoal or deep navy keeps the palette grounded. Avoid pale pastels, which wash out its gray undertone.
Is #4b8698 readable on white or black?
#4b8698 has a 4.06:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.16:1 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.