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#46ACEC color code is #46ACEC. Use this page to get all code formats, explore shades and tints, and find colors that work with #46acec.

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#46ACEC Accessibility & WCAG Contrast

Relative luminance of #46ACEC is 0.3686. Its WCAG contrast ratio is 2.51:1 against white and 8.37:1 against black. Use the card with the higher ratio for body text.

The quick brown fox
#46ACEC on white2.51:1Fail
The quick brown fox
#46ACEC on black8.37:1AAA
The quick brown fox
White on #46ACEC2.51:1Fail
The quick brown fox
Black on #46ACEC8.37:1AAA

#46ACEC — Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hex code for #46ACEC?+
The hex code for #46ACEC is #46ACEC. In RGB it's rgb(70, 172, 236), and in HSL it's hsl(203, 81%, 60%).
What is the RGB value of #46ACEC?+
#46ACEC in RGB is (70, 172, 236). Written in CSS: rgb(70, 172, 236).
What is the CMYK value of #46ACEC?+
#46ACEC converts to CMYK(70%, 27%, 0%, 7%) for print. Hex equivalent is #46ACEC.
Is #46acec a warm or cool color?+
#46ACEC (#46ACEC) is a cool blue — its hue sits at 203° on the color wheel, placing it in the cool part of the spectrum.
What color family does #46acec belong to?+
#46ACEC belongs to the blue family. Its HSL is 203°, 81%, 60% — a cool tone within the broader blue group.
Is #46acec accessible for body text on a white background?+
#46ACEC on white reaches a WCAG contrast ratio of 2.51:1 — below the AA threshold (4.5:1) for normal body text. Reserve for large headings or pair with a darker variant.
What is the closest Pantone match for #46acec?+
The nearest Pantone match for #46ACEC (#46ACEC) is 3276 C Ocean, calculated by Euclidean RGB distance over the Pantone Matching System.

How to use #46ACEC in design

Practical guidance for using #46acec (#46ACEC) across four design contexts, derived from its hue, lightness, saturation, and WCAG contrast.

Web & UI design

#46ACEC (#46ACEC) works well as a background color in dark UIs or as a button fill paired with white text — at 8.4:1 against black it's AAA-accessible for body text reversed onto it. Don't use it for text on a white background; 2.5:1 contrast won't pass AA.

Branding & identity

As a brand color, #46ACEC (#46ACEC) reads as high-energy and confident and versatile across product tiers. It fits naturally into tech, finance, healthcare, productivity tools (the safe brand-color default). Use it as the primary identity color and pair with one neutral (white, off-white, or near-black). Test legibility on both your logo and small UI text before locking it in — saturation that works on a 200px logo can feel overpowering at favicon scale.

Fashion & apparel

#46ACEC flatters cool-leaning skin tones (pink, rosy, blue undertones) and works best in autumn/winter collections. Pair it with cool neutrals (charcoal, slate, off-white, black) and it works as a sophisticated alternative to navy. Deep cool tones photograph richly under indoor light and read as quiet luxury — strong choice for eveningwear.

Interior design

#46ACEC works as either a primary wall color or a strong accent — versatile across most rooms. As a wall color it pairs with white trim and warm wood; as an accent (sofa, chair, large art) it lifts a neutral room without overwhelming it. Test a large swatch against your room's natural light at three times of day before committing — mid-tone colors shift more than light or dark colors do.

Brands that use #46ACEC

Major brands whose official palette contains a color within ~30 RGB units of #46acec (#46ACEC). Click through for the full brand color guide.

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