#4F8D8A Hex Color
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#4f8d8a is a dusty, gray-toned cyan that reads cool and muted rather than bright. Its low saturation gives it a steady, workaday feel, which makes it a strong supporting tone for UI panels or branding where vivid blue would shout. Black text sits on it at about 5.5:1 contrast, enough to pass WCAG AA for body copy. Pair it with warm coral or clay tones to keep it from going flat.
Questions about #4f8d8a
What is #4f8d8a in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #4f8d8a is rgb(79, 141, 138), in HSL hsl(177, 28%, 43%) and in CMYK 44%, 0%, 2%, 45%.
What colors pair well with #4f8d8a?
Warm terracotta or soft coral lift the gray undertones in #4f8d8a and keep it from reading flat. Cream and charcoal also work when you want a quieter, more restrained palette.
Is #4f8d8a readable on white or black?
#4f8d8a has a 3.81:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.50:1 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.