#4D8089 Hex Color

An ashy dusty cyan with grounded energy

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This ashy, dusty cyan is a heavily desaturated cool tone that feels grounded rather than vivid. It meets WCAG AA standards for small text when paired with black, offering a 4.8:1 contrast ratio for high readability. The hex code for this versatile shade is #4d8089. Use it as a supporting tone in digital interfaces to ground high-energy, modern color palettes.

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What is #4d8089 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?

In RGB, #4d8089 is rgb(77, 128, 137), in HSL hsl(189, 28%, 42%) and in CMYK 44%, 7%, 0%, 46%.

What colors pair well with #4d8089 in design?

#4d8089 pairs effectively with warm neutrals like cream or beige to create a balanced contrast against its cool, dusty undertone. For a more sophisticated, moody interface, use it alongside a deep charcoal to maintain high readability while keeping the palette grounded.

Is #4d8089 readable on white or black?

#4d8089 has a 4.40:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.76:1 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.

#4D8089 Hex Color

An ashy dusty cyan with grounded energy

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