#4C8991 Hex Color
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Dusty and unsaturated, #4c8991 feels cool and measured. This muted cyan avoids the intensity of primary shades, making it a reliable choice for professional tech interfaces or clean brand systems. Because it offers strong contrast against black, it works well for readable body text or secondary UI elements. Pair this hex code with warm terracotta or soft greys to balance its restrained, serious character.
Questions about #4c8991
What is #4c8991 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #4c8991 is rgb(76, 137, 145), in HSL hsl(187, 31%, 43%) and in CMYK 48%, 6%, 0%, 43%.
What colors pair well with #4c8991?
Because #4c8991 is a cool, restrained shade, it balances beautifully with warm terracotta or soft, neutral greys. These pairings introduce necessary warmth to counteract the cool, professional nature of the cyan, making it ideal for balanced and readable UI layouts.
Is #4c8991 readable on white or black?
#4c8991 has a 3.96:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.29:1 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.