#4E7786 Hex Color
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#4e7786 is a muted cyan-blue with cool gray undertones and a matte, dusty finish. Its low saturation creates a restrained mood suited to communication, technology, and productivity interfaces. Use it as a supporting tone beside warm ivory or terracotta, rather than a dominant background. White text reads clearly on this hex code at about 4.9:1 contrast.
Questions about #4e7786
What is #4e7786 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #4e7786 is rgb(78, 119, 134), in HSL hsl(196, 26%, 42%) and in CMYK 42%, 11%, 0%, 47%.
What colors pair well with #4e7786?
#4e7786 pairs well with warm ivory, terracotta, and charcoal because their warmth or depth offsets its cool, dusty surface without making the palette feel loud. Use terracotta for emphasis, ivory for spacious layouts, and charcoal for text or navigation.
Is #4e7786 readable on white or black?
#4e7786 has a 4.87:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.30:1 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.