#4EA3C6 Hex Color
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#4ea3c6 is a cool, moderately muted cyan-blue with clear blue-green undertones and medium lightness. Its refreshing, reliable mood suits technology, healthcare, finance, and communication designs. Use it as a supporting tone beside navy or charcoal, since it can feel washed out against white. Black text reads clearly on it, and the hex code for this color is #4ea3c6.
Questions about #4ea3c6
What is #4ea3c6 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #4ea3c6 is rgb(78, 163, 198), in HSL hsl(198, 51%, 54%) and in CMYK 61%, 18%, 0%, 22%.
What text color works best with #4ea3c6?
Black text is the clearest choice on #4ea3c6, which provides about a 7.4:1 contrast ratio and meets WCAG AA for normal body text. White text has weaker contrast and needs careful testing, especially at smaller sizes.
What colors pair well with #4ea3c6?
#4ea3c6 pairs well with navy and charcoal for a dependable interface, while a small terracotta accent adds warmth without overpowering its cool blue-green base. Keep it as a supporting color when white space is prominent, because its moderate saturation can look pale beside white.
Is #4ea3c6 readable on white or black?
#4ea3c6 has a 2.84:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.37:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it is too faint for text and on black it works for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.