#4C807E color
The hex color #4C807E is a desaturated cyan.
In the RGB color model it is made of 29.8% red, 50.2% green and 49.4% blue (76, 128, 126).
Its hue angle is 178°, with 25% saturation and 40% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 41% cyan, 0% magenta, 2% yellow and 50% black.
The closest named color is Paradiso (#488084), a difference of 2.7 ΔE, a small difference.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 4.7:1).
#4C807E color codes
| HEX | #4C807E | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(76, 128, 126) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(29.8%, 50.2%, 49.4%) | |
| HSL | hsl(178, 25%, 40%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(178, 41%, 50%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(41%, 0%, 2%, 50%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(50.07, -17.85, -4.39) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(50.07, 18.39, 193.82) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(14.464, 18.48, 22.539) | |
| Decimal | 5013630 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #4C807E, based on their position on the color wheel.
Complementary
The color opposite on the color wheel (180°). Strongest contrast.
Analogous
Neighbors 30° either side. Calm, natural combinations.
Split complementary
The two colors next to the complement (150° and 210°).
Triadic
Three colors evenly spaced, 120° apart.
Tetradic (square)
Four colors 90° apart.
Shades, tints and tones
Shades (darker, mixed with black)
Tints (lighter, mixed with white)
Tones (mixed with gray)
Contrast and accessibility
| Text on #4C807E | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 4.7:1 | Pass | Fail | Pass |
| Sample text | 4.47:1 | Fail | Fail | Pass |
| #4C807E as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 4.47:1 | Fail | Fail | Pass |
| Sample text | 4.7:1 | Pass | Fail | Pass |
WCAG 2 asks for 4.5:1 for normal text (AA), 7:1 for AAA, and 3:1 for large text. Check other pairs.
Color blindness simulation
How #4C807E looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#7a7b7eProtanopia
no red cones#71747fDeuteranopia
no green cones#36837fTritanopia
no blue cones#777777Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #4c807e; }
.text { color: #4c807e; }
.border { border: 2px solid #4c807e; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(76 128 126 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #4c807e, #4c6880); }
Similar colors
#488084Paradiso#457b74Turquoise Tortoise#4a7d82Submerged#447777Tropical Rain#3a797eDiver’s Eden#407577Ming#5e7e7dStream Burble#41767bOcean Slumber
Closest common color name: Teal.
Questions
- What color is #4C807E?
- #4C807E is a desaturated cyan, closest to the named color Paradiso. It belongs to the teal family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #4C807E?
- The RGB value is 76, 128, 126: 76 red, 128 green and 126 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #4C807E?
- The complementary color is #804C4E, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #4C807E?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 4.7:1 and white text 4.47:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.