#4C6C84 Hex Color
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A dusty, muted slate blue, #4c6c84 carries an ashy undertone that reads serious and professional. Because it is highly unsaturated, this color works well as a reliable, understated background for corporate or technical interfaces. It pairs effectively with warm, sandy beiges to soften its cool temperature. Use white text for optimal readability, as this shade provides sufficient contrast for small body copy.
Questions about #4c6c84
What is #4c6c84 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #4c6c84 is rgb(76, 108, 132), in HSL hsl(206, 27%, 41%) and in CMYK 42%, 18%, 0%, 48%.
What colors pair well with #4c6c84?
#4c6c84 works effectively with sandy beiges and warm neutrals to offset its cool, ashy temperature. It also maintains high readability when paired with clean white text for body copy, making it a reliable choice for corporate or technical web interfaces.
Is #4c6c84 a warm or cool color?
#4c6c84 is distinctly cool, characterized by its slate blue hue and ashy, desaturated undertones. This muted quality allows it to function as a professional, grounded background color that does not overwhelm the user or compete with primary design elements.
Is #4c6c84 readable on white or black?
#4c6c84 has a 5.54:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.78:1 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.