#4F7174 Hex Color
Dusty muted cyan with somber gray undertones
#4f7174 is a dusty, unsaturated cyan with strong gray undertones that feel matte and somber. It works best as a moody background color for tech interfaces rather than a primary accent, as it can appear flat in large applications. This hex code pairs surprisingly well with warm ochres or crisp creams. Because it meets WCAG accessibility standards, white text remains legible against this dark, inky base.
Questions about #4f7174
What is #4f7174 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #4f7174 is rgb(79, 113, 116), in HSL hsl(185, 19%, 38%) and in CMYK 32%, 3%, 0%, 55%.
What colors pair best with #4f7174?
Is #4f7174 suitable for text-heavy interfaces?
#4f7174 is an excellent choice for background surfaces because it offers enough depth to maintain WCAG-compliant contrast ratios when paired with white or very light text. Its low saturation ensures that long-form reading remains comfortable by reducing eye strain compared to brighter hues.
Is #4f7174 readable on white or black?
#4f7174 has a 5.32:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.94:1 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.