#4E8785 Hex Color
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This muted, dusty cyan possesses an ashy quality that makes it a sophisticated choice for technology or aerospace branding. Because of its low saturation, #4e8785 works best as a supporting tone rather than a dominant background. It provides excellent legibility for small body text when paired with black, maintaining a 5.1:1 contrast ratio that meets accessibility standards for your UI projects.
Questions about #4e8785
What is #4e8785 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #4e8785 is rgb(78, 135, 133), in HSL hsl(178, 27%, 42%) and in CMYK 42%, 0%, 1%, 47%.
Where does #4e8785 work best in UI design?
#4e8785 excels as a supporting tone in interface design rather than a primary background color. Its muted nature provides excellent legibility for small body text when paired against white or light gray, and it maintains high contrast ratios for accessible digital experiences.
What colors pair well with #4e8785?
This ashy cyan anchors well against deep charcoal for high-contrast text or alongside soft, warm neutrals to balance its cool, industrial feel. Because it is desaturated, it avoids clashing with most earth tones while providing a grounded, professional aesthetic for tech applications.
Is #4e8785 readable on white or black?
#4e8785 has a 4.09:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.12:1 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.