#4D8576 Hex Color
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The ashy, dusty teal of #4d8576 has low saturation and a cool, softened finish. Its restrained character supports clarity and trust in healthcare, wellness, technology, and hospitality branding. Use it as a supporting tone with warm ivory or muted coral, rather than a dominant background. Black text reads clearly over this color at about 4.9:1 contrast. The hex code is #4d8576.
Questions about #4d8576
What is #4d8576 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #4d8576 is rgb(77, 133, 118), in HSL hsl(164, 27%, 41%) and in CMYK 42%, 0%, 11%, 48%.
Does #4d8576 read as a warm or cool color?
What colors pair well with #4d8576?
#4d8576 pairs well with warm ivory, muted coral, and deep charcoal because these choices either warm its cool teal base or provide grounded contrast without competing with its muted saturation. Use warmer shades as accents and darker neutrals for structure.
Is #4d8576 readable on white or black?
#4d8576 has a 4.25:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.93:1 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.