#4B90AB Hex Color
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A muted, mid-tone cyan, #4b90ab carries a cool, clinical clarity. Because it sits on the unsaturated side, it avoids being jarring, making it a reliable choice for tech interfaces and corporate branding. It pairs well with charcoal greys and off-whites. The hex code for this cyan is #4b90ab, which provides enough contrast for black text to remain legible in small, standard body copy.
Questions about #4b90ab
What is #4b90ab in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #4b90ab is rgb(75, 144, 171), in HSL hsl(197, 39%, 48%) and in CMYK 56%, 16%, 0%, 33%.
What colors pair well with #4b90ab for UI design?
This muted cyan creates a professional interface when paired with neutral charcoal text or crisp off-white backgrounds. It also provides a stable anchor for accent colors like soft coral or warm sandy beige to add contrast.
Is #4b90ab readable on white or black?
#4b90ab has a 3.57:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.87:1 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.