#4D919E Hex Color
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This dusty cyan is an unsaturated, cool tone that feels professional and grounded. With enough contrast to support black body text, #4d919e functions as a highly legible UI background. Pair this color with deep charcoal or crisp white to sharpen its muted character. The hex code for this shade is #4d919e. It works effectively for communication or technology interfaces that require a stable, calm aesthetic.
Questions about #4d919e
What is #4d919e in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #4d919e is rgb(77, 145, 158), in HSL hsl(190, 34%, 46%) and in CMYK 51%, 8%, 0%, 38%.
Does #4d919e work well for interface backgrounds?
#4d919e is an excellent choice for UI backgrounds because it provides a stable, muted foundation that maintains high legibility when paired with dark text. Its unsaturated character ensures the interface remains calm and professional rather than distracting.
What colors pair best with #4d919e?
Pair #4d919e with a deep charcoal to sharpen its muted tones or use a crisp white for a clean, modern contrast. It also harmonizes well with neutral grays if you want to maintain a monochromatic and understated look.
Is #4d919e readable on white or black?
#4d919e has a 3.58:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.85:1 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.