#4C8CA1 Hex Color
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#4c8ca1 is a muted cyan-blue with cool, gray undertones and moderate lightness. Its dusty finish suggests clarity and trust without feeling stark, making it useful for technology, communication, and aerospace branding. Use it as a supporting tone beside warm ivory or deep navy. Black body text reaches about 5.6:1 contrast, and the hex code is #4c8ca1.
Questions about #4c8ca1
What is #4c8ca1 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #4c8ca1 is rgb(76, 140, 161), in HSL hsl(195, 36%, 46%) and in CMYK 53%, 13%, 0%, 37%.
Does #4c8ca1 read as a warm or cool color?
#4c8ca1 reads as a cool color because its cyan-blue base and gray undertones reduce warmth, creating a calm, clear mood that suits digital products and technical branding without feeling harsh.
Which colors pair well with #4c8ca1?
Warm ivory keeps #4c8ca1 light and welcoming, while navy adds depth; terracotta can provide a restrained warm accent without overwhelming its cool, dusty character in interfaces or broader brand color palettes.
Is #4c8ca1 readable on white or black?
#4c8ca1 has a 3.76:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.57:1 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.