#4F8E9B Hex Color
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This ashy, dusty cyan feels cool and grounded, avoiding the harshness of brighter teals. It functions best as a supporting tone or background for technology and communication brands, where it signals reliability and intelligence. Because the hex code #4f8e9b provides strong contrast, black text remains highly readable over it. Avoid pairing this muted shade with stark whites, as it can appear washed out.
Questions about #4f8e9b
What is #4f8e9b in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #4f8e9b is rgb(79, 142, 155), in HSL hsl(190, 32%, 46%) and in CMYK 49%, 8%, 0%, 39%.
What colors pair well with the #4f8e9b hex color?
#4f8e9b works best when balanced against neutral, darker tones that prevent it from appearing washed out. Pairing it with a deep charcoal or dark navy creates a sophisticated, high-contrast look suitable for professional layouts.
Is #4f8e9b readable on white or black?
#4f8e9b has a 3.70:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.67:1 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.