#4CA9BE Hex Color
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Not quite cyan, not quite navy, this muted sky blue carries a gray undertone that keeps it easy to work with. The hex code #4ca9be earns its place as a supporting tone or accent, where its cool, unsaturated feel stays fresh without taking over. It flatters warm accents like terracotta, and black text passes on it at about 7.7:1, so it holds up behind body copy.
Questions about #4ca9be
What is #4ca9be in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #4ca9be is rgb(76, 169, 190), in HSL hsl(191, 47%, 52%) and in CMYK 60%, 11%, 0%, 25%.
What colors pair well with #4ca9be?
Warm accents like terracotta and sandy beige bring out its cool side, while charcoal keeps the palette grounded. Deep plum also works if you want something less expected than navy.
Is #4ca9be readable on white or black?
#4ca9be has a 2.71:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.72:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it is too faint for text and on black it works for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.