#4C92A8 Hex Color
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A dusty, unsaturated cyan, #4c92a8 carries a professional and grounded mood. It works well as a background color for technology interfaces where you need readability. The hex code #4c92a8 provides enough contrast for black text to meet accessibility standards easily. Try pairing this cool shade with slate greys to avoid the washed out look it can take on next to bright white.
Questions about #4c92a8
What is #4c92a8 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #4c92a8 is rgb(76, 146, 168), in HSL hsl(194, 38%, 48%) and in CMYK 55%, 13%, 0%, 34%.
What color combinations work best with #4c92a8?
Use #4c92a8 alongside slate grey to maintain a modern, professional look that avoids a washed-out appearance. It also pairs effectively with crisp, high-contrast black text for accessibility or soft warm neutrals if you need to balance the cool, industrial tone of this specific shade.
Is #4c92a8 suitable for user interface design?
Yes, the muted nature of #4c92a8 makes it an excellent background choice for technology interfaces where readability is the primary goal. It offers sufficient contrast against standard dark text, helping designers meet accessibility requirements without relying on overly saturated or distracting colors that tire the eyes.
Is #4c92a8 readable on white or black?
#4c92a8 has a 3.50:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.98:1 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.