#4E757E Hex Color
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Ashy and unsaturated, #4e757e functions as a grounded, muted cyan for digital interfaces. Designers favor this shade for UI backgrounds where a professional, understated look is needed. The hex code #4e757e maintains a 5.0:1 contrast ratio with white text, ensuring solid readability for body content. Avoid pairing it with intense, saturated hues, as this tone works best when supporting neutral or lighter palettes.
Questions about #4e757e
What is #4e757e in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #4e757e is rgb(78, 117, 126), in HSL hsl(191, 24%, 40%) and in CMYK 38%, 7%, 0%, 51%.
What colors pair well with #4e757e?
Because of its ashy, unsaturated nature, #4e757e looks best when paired with neutral tones like soft creams or cool off-whites. It also balances well against a deep charcoal to create a sophisticated, professional, and grounded aesthetic for user interfaces.
Is #4e757e readable on white or black?
#4e757e has a 5.03:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.16:1 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.