#4C8797 Hex Color
Dusty cyan with a soft, ashy finish
Reach for this muted sky blue when a UI background needs calm without going flat. #4c8797 is a dusty cyan with gray undertones, so it reads soft and ashy rather than bright. It works best as a supporting tone behind dark text, since black hits about 5.2:1 contrast, enough for small body text. Pair it with warm terracotta or soft coral to keep the palette from feeling cold.
Questions about #4c8797
What is #4c8797 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #4c8797 is rgb(76, 135, 151), in HSL hsl(193, 33%, 45%) and in CMYK 50%, 11%, 0%, 41%.
What colors pair well with #4c8797?
Warm accents like terracotta, soft coral, and muted sand balance its cool, grayed-out character. For a quieter scheme, try cream or warm off-whites instead of pure white, which can wash it out.
Is #4c8797 readable on white or black?
#4c8797 has a 4.02:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.21:1 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.