#4C8687 Hex Color
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This muted, dusty cyan pairs well with warm terracotta for a balanced palette. As an ashy, cool-toned shade, #4c8687 works best as a supporting tone rather than a dominant base. It lacks high saturation, making it a reliable choice for professional UI components or tech branding. With a 5.1:1 contrast ratio against black text, it meets accessibility standards for small body copy.
Questions about #4c8687
What is #4c8687 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #4c8687 is rgb(76, 134, 135), in HSL hsl(181, 28%, 41%) and in CMYK 44%, 1%, 0%, 47%.
What colors pair well with 4c8687 in a design scheme?
This muted cyan balances beautifully against terracotta or warm earth tones, which help ground its cool, ashy profile. You can also pair it with a crisp charcoal to maintain high contrast while keeping a sophisticated, professional aesthetic for tech-focused projects.
Is #4c8687 readable on white or black?
#4c8687 has a 4.14:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.06:1 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.