#4D9BBC Hex Color
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#4d9bbc is a muted, cool-toned cyan that feels balanced and professional. It serves as a reliable background in tech and corporate interfaces. Because it maintains high contrast with black text, you can safely use it for small body copy. Try pairing it with dark charcoal or warm off-white for a modern, grounded aesthetic. The hex code for this shade is #4d9bbc.
Questions about #4d9bbc
What is #4d9bbc in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #4d9bbc is rgb(77, 155, 188), in HSL hsl(198, 45%, 52%) and in CMYK 59%, 18%, 0%, 26%.
Does #4d9bbc work well for interface text?
Yes, #4d9bbc functions effectively as an accent color for text or iconography because it maintains high contrast against standard white backgrounds. When paired with deep charcoal or near-black, it creates a modern, trustworthy aesthetic suitable for professional dashboards.
What colors pair harmoniously with #4d9bbc?
Is #4d9bbc readable on white or black?
#4d9bbc has a 3.12:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.73:1 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.