#4E6A72 Hex Color
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The hex code #4e6a72 is a dark, highly muted cyan-blue with ashy gray undertones and a matte, weathered feel. Its low saturation creates subtlety and calm, making it useful for supporting elements, technology interfaces, aerospace themes, or productivity tools. Use it as a structured base with brighter accents; white text has about a 5.8:1 contrast ratio for readable body copy.
Questions about #4e6a72
What is #4e6a72 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #4e6a72 is rgb(78, 106, 114), in HSL hsl(193, 19%, 38%) and in CMYK 32%, 7%, 0%, 55%.
What colors pair well with #4e6a72?
Pair #4e6a72 with warm ivory, muted copper, or dusty peach when you need contrast without losing its restrained character. These accents add warmth to its gray-green undertone, while deep navy can create a darker, more serious interface.
Is #4e6a72 readable on white or black?
#4e6a72 has a 5.78:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.62:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it works for body text and on black it works only for large text (24px, or 18.5px bold). Try other pairs in the contrast checker.