#4D8A99 Hex Color
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This dusty, unsaturated cyan feels cool and grounded, avoiding the typical brightness of sky blue. Because it sits on the darker side of mid-tone, it offers excellent readability for body text against white backgrounds. The hex code for this color is #4d8a99. Pair it with soft, warm terracottas to balance its cool temperature, or use it as a reliable base for tech interfaces.
Questions about #4d8a99
What is #4d8a99 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #4d8a99 is rgb(77, 138, 153), in HSL hsl(192, 33%, 45%) and in CMYK 50%, 10%, 0%, 40%.
What colors pair well with #4d8a99?
#4d8a99 balances best with warm, earthy tones that contrast its cool, dusty temperature. Try pairing it with terracotta to create a sophisticated, modern palette or use soft charcoal for text to maintain high readability across various interface layouts.
Is #4d8a99 suitable for body text?
Yes, #4d8a99 is an excellent choice for body text because it sits on the darker side of mid-tone, providing enough contrast against light backgrounds to be easily legible. It offers a softer, more distinctive alternative to standard black or dark gray text.
Is #4d8a99 readable on white or black?
#4d8a99 has a 3.88:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.41:1 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.