#4D8584 Hex Color
A sophisticated and muted ashy cyan
This ashy cyan is a muted, cool-toned shade that feels professional yet approachable. With its dusty saturation, #4d8584 works well as a supporting background color in tech and aerospace branding. It offers enough contrast for legible black text, making it a functional choice for clean UI layouts. This hex code provides a reliable, understated alternative to brighter, more aggressive teals.
Questions about #4d8584
What is #4d8584 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #4d8584 is rgb(77, 133, 132), in HSL hsl(179, 27%, 41%) and in CMYK 42%, 0%, 1%, 48%.
What colors pair well with #4d8584 in a design layout?
Is #4d8584 readable on white or black?
#4d8584 has a 4.19:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.00:1 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.