#4C8693 color
The hex color #4C8693 is a desaturated cyan.
In the RGB color model it is made of 29.8% red, 52.5% green and 57.6% blue (76, 134, 147).
Its hue angle is 191°, with 32% saturation and 44% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 48% cyan, 9% magenta, 0% yellow and 42% black.
The closest named color is Waikiki (#218BA0), a difference of 4.5 ΔE, a small difference.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 5.14:1).
#4C8693 color codes
| HEX | #4C8693 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(76, 134, 147) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(29.8%, 52.5%, 57.6%) | |
| HSL | hsl(191, 32%, 44%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(191, 48%, 58%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(48%, 9%, 0%, 42%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(52.61, -15.3, -12.86) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(52.61, 19.99, 220.06) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(16.77, 20.692, 30.708) | |
| Decimal | 5015187 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #4C8693, 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 #4C8693 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 5.14:1 | Pass | Fail | Pass |
| Sample text | 4.09:1 | Fail | Fail | Pass |
| #4C8693 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 4.09:1 | Fail | Fail | Pass |
| Sample text | 5.14:1 | 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 #4C8693 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#7c8294Protanopia
no red cones#717a93Deuteranopia
no green cones#278b8aTritanopia
no blue cones#7e7e7eAchromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #4c8693; }
.text { color: #4c8693; }
.border { border: 2px solid #4c8693; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(76 134 147 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #4c8693, #4c6393); }
Similar colors
#218ba0Waikiki#488084Paradiso#4a7d82Submerged#648894Horizon#3e7a85Mysterious Blue#3992a8Blue Moon#018498Cruising#648589Arctic
Closest common color name: Juniper.
Questions
- What color is #4C8693?
- #4C8693 is a desaturated cyan, closest to the named color Waikiki. It belongs to the teal family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #4C8693?
- The RGB value is 76, 134, 147: 76 red, 134 green and 147 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #4C8693?
- The complementary color is #93594C, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #4C8693?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 5.14:1 and white text 4.09:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.