#4D7D89 Hex Color
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The hex code #4d7d89 is a muted, cool cyan with gray undertones and a mid-dark value. Its low saturation gives interfaces a thoughtful, refreshing feel without the sharpness of brighter blues. Use it as a supporting tone in technology or communication branding, paired with warm cream or rust. Black text reaches about 4.6:1 contrast, suitable for WCAG AA body text.
Questions about #4d7d89
What is #4d7d89 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #4d7d89 is rgb(77, 125, 137), in HSL hsl(192, 28%, 42%) and in CMYK 44%, 9%, 0%, 46%.
What colors pair well with #4d7d89?
Warm cream, terracotta, and rust pair well with #4d7d89 because their warmer tones balance its cool cyan-gray base without making the palette feel harsh, creating approachable contrast for interfaces, editorial layouts, and communication-focused branding. Use cream for backgrounds and warmer hues as accents.
Where can #4d7d89 be used?
Its muted, cool cyan character suits dashboards, software interfaces, communication branding, and secondary UI elements where you want a calm accent without the intensity of bright blue or saturated cyan.
Is #4d7d89 readable on white or black?
#4d7d89 has a 4.55:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.61:1 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 for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.