#4D6975 Hex Color
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#4d6975 is a dark, muted cyan with ashy gray undertones and a matte, inky finish. Its low saturation creates a calm, understated mood suited to technology, aerospace, and productivity interfaces. Use it as a supporting tone or background with white text, which reaches about 5.8:1 contrast. The hex code for this dusty cyan is #4d6975.
Questions about #4d6975
What is #4d6975 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #4d6975 is rgb(77, 105, 117), in HSL hsl(198, 21%, 38%) and in CMYK 34%, 10%, 0%, 54%.
What colors pair well with #4d6975?
#4d6975 pairs well with white, soft gray, and pale blue for restrained contrast; warm accents such as terracotta or muted gold add energy without overwhelming its dusty cyan base, especially when used sparingly.
Does #4d6975 feel warm or cool?
#4d6975 reads as a cool, muted cyan because its blue-green hue is softened by gray and low saturation, giving it a calm, matte quality for focused digital interfaces and technical layouts.
Is #4d6975 readable on white or black?
#4d6975 has a 5.84:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.59:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it works for body text and on black it works only for large text (24px, or 18.5px bold). Try other pairs in the contrast checker.