#4C6F6D Hex Color
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This dusty, muted cyan delivers a grounded, matte aesthetic that feels understated and calm. The hex code for this shade is #4c6f6d. Because it is highly unsaturated, it functions best as a neutral background for clean interface designs. Use white text to achieve a 5.5:1 contrast ratio, ensuring you easily meet WCAG AA standards for readable, accessible body copy.
Questions about #4c6f6d
What is #4c6f6d in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #4c6f6d is rgb(76, 111, 109), in HSL hsl(177, 19%, 37%) and in CMYK 32%, 0%, 2%, 56%.
What colors pair well with #4c6f6d in a design palette?
Is #4c6f6d readable on white or black?
#4c6f6d has a 5.52:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.80:1 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.