#4E6B6F Hex Color
Dusty cyan with a balanced grey undertone
This dusty, muted cyan sits somewhere between blue and grey, creating a dim and understated mood. The hex code #4e6b6f works best as a supporting tone in productivity interfaces or tech branding. Because it is quite dark, use white text for readability. Pair it with soft cream or warm beige to prevent the palette from feeling too gloomy.
Questions about #4e6b6f
What is #4e6b6f in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #4e6b6f is rgb(78, 107, 111), in HSL hsl(187, 17%, 37%) and in CMYK 30%, 4%, 0%, 56%.
What colors pair best with #4e6b6f?
#4e6b6f works beautifully when contrasted against warm cream or soft beige to keep the palette from feeling too gloomy. You can also ground this shade with charcoal or deep navy for a professional, tech-focused look that maintains high readability.
Is #4e6b6f readable on white or black?
#4e6b6f has a 5.74:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.65:1 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.