#4E8583 Hex Color
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With its gray-green undertones, the hex code #4e8583 is a medium, dusty cyan that feels cool and restrained. Its low saturation supports trust, clear thinking, and a refreshing sense of space in communication, technology, aerospace, and productivity designs. Use it as a supporting UI tone or brand color; black text reaches about 5.0:1 contrast.
Questions about #4e8583
What is #4e8583 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #4e8583 is rgb(78, 133, 131), in HSL hsl(178, 26%, 41%) and in CMYK 41%, 0%, 2%, 48%.
What colors pair well with #4e8583?
Is #4e8583 a warm or cool color?
#4e8583 reads as cool because its medium cyan base and gray-green undertones lean toward blue rather than yellow, while its muted saturation keeps the result restrained instead of bright or icy. That balance suits calm interfaces, technical layouts, and spacious branding.
Is #4e8583 readable on white or black?
#4e8583 has a 4.19:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.00:1 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.