#4FA0B8 Hex Color
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Somewhere between a storm-washed sky and worn denim, this muted sky blue keeps a gray undertone and an easy mood. The hex code #4fa0b8 works best as a supporting tone or UI background, where its cool cyan feels fresh without shouting. It reads richer next to warm terracotta than beside white, which can wash it out. Black text clears contrast checks on it, so body copy stays readable.
Questions about #4fa0b8
What is #4fa0b8 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #4fa0b8 is rgb(79, 160, 184), in HSL hsl(194, 43%, 52%) and in CMYK 57%, 13%, 0%, 28%. Browse more shades of blue with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #4fa0b8?
Warm earth tones like terracotta and burnt orange bring out its cool side. Charcoal grounds it for tech or aerospace palettes, while cream softens it for children's products.
Is #4fa0b8 readable on white or black?
#4fa0b8 has a 2.97:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.05:1 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.