#4E93A1 color
The hex color #4E93A1 is a desaturated cyan.
In the RGB color model it is made of 30.6% red, 57.6% green and 63.1% blue (78, 147, 161).
Its hue angle is 190°, with 35% saturation and 47% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 52% cyan, 9% magenta, 0% yellow and 37% black.
The closest named color is Rainy Mood (#4499AA), a difference of 2.4 ΔE, a small difference.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 6.01:1).
#4E93A1 color codes
| HEX | #4E93A1 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(78, 147, 161) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(30.6%, 57.6%, 63.1%) | |
| HSL | hsl(190, 35%, 47%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(190, 52%, 63%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(52%, 9%, 0%, 37%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(57.13, -17.8, -14.09) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(57.13, 22.7, 218.37) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(20.006, 25.059, 37.494) | |
| Decimal | 5149601 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #4E93A1, 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 #4E93A1 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 6.01:1 | Pass | Fail | Pass |
| Sample text | 3.49:1 | Fail | Fail | Pass |
| #4E93A1 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 3.49:1 | Fail | Fail | Pass |
| Sample text | 6.01:1 | 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 #4E93A1 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#888fa2Protanopia
no red cones#7b85a1Deuteranopia
no green cones#199997Tritanopia
no blue cones#898989Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #4e93a1; }
.text { color: #4e93a1; }
.border { border: 2px solid #4e93a1; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(78 147 161 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #4e93a1, #4e69a1); }
Similar colors
#4499aaRainy Mood#3992a8Blue Moon#3994afEnchanted Well#0092a3Oasis#218ba0Waikiki#5ca0a7Atlas Cedar#6c9da9Tranquili Teal#0093afMunsell Blue
Closest common color name: Cadet Blue.
Questions
- What color is #4E93A1?
- #4E93A1 is a desaturated cyan, closest to the named color Rainy Mood. It belongs to the teal family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #4E93A1?
- The RGB value is 78, 147, 161: 78 red, 147 green and 161 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #4E93A1?
- The complementary color is #A15C4E, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #4E93A1?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 6.01:1 and white text 3.49:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.