#4C786E Hex Color
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Muted and cool, #4c786e is a dusty teal with gray-green undertones and a matte, ashy finish. Its low saturation creates a calm, understated base for healthcare, wellness, and technology interfaces, especially with warm ivory or muted coral. Use the hex code #4c786e for supporting backgrounds or panels. White text provides about 5.0:1 contrast for small body copy.
Questions about #4c786e
What is #4c786e in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #4c786e is rgb(76, 120, 110), in HSL hsl(166, 22%, 38%) and in CMYK 37%, 0%, 8%, 53%.
What colors pair well with #4c786e?
Warm ivory and muted coral pair especially well with #4c786e, balancing its cool gray-green base with gentle contrast; charcoal can add stronger definition, while pale sand or soft blush keeps the palette calm.
Does #4c786e read as a warm or cool color?
#4c786e reads as a cool color because its dusty teal base leans toward blue and gray rather than yellow; its low saturation softens that coolness, making it feel calm and restrained instead of bright or icy.
Is #4c786e readable on white or black?
#4c786e has a 4.97:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.21:1 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.