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#4AA6C4 color code is #4AA6C4. Use this page to get all code formats, explore shades and tints, and find colors that work with #4aa6c4.

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#4AA6C4 Accessibility & WCAG Contrast

Relative luminance of #4AA6C4 is 0.3271. Its WCAG contrast ratio is 2.78:1 against white and 7.54:1 against black. Use the card with the higher ratio for body text.

The quick brown fox
#4AA6C4 on white2.78:1Fail
The quick brown fox
#4AA6C4 on black7.54:1AAA
The quick brown fox
White on #4AA6C42.78:1Fail
The quick brown fox
Black on #4AA6C47.54:1AAA

#4AA6C4 — Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hex code for #4AA6C4?+
The hex code for #4AA6C4 is #4AA6C4. In RGB it's rgb(74, 166, 196), and in HSL it's hsl(195, 51%, 53%).
What is the RGB value of #4AA6C4?+
#4AA6C4 in RGB is (74, 166, 196). Written in CSS: rgb(74, 166, 196).
What is the CMYK value of #4AA6C4?+
#4AA6C4 converts to CMYK(62%, 15%, 0%, 23%) for print. Hex equivalent is #4AA6C4.
Is #4aa6c4 a warm or cool color?+
#4AA6C4 (#4AA6C4) is a cool cyan — its hue sits at 195° on the color wheel, placing it in the cool part of the spectrum.
What color family does #4aa6c4 belong to?+
#4AA6C4 belongs to the cyan family. Its HSL is 195°, 51%, 53% — a cool tone within the broader cyan group.
Is #4aa6c4 accessible for body text on a white background?+
#4AA6C4 on white reaches a WCAG contrast ratio of 2.78:1 — 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 #4aa6c4?+
The nearest Pantone match for #4AA6C4 (#4AA6C4) is 4686 C Wave, calculated by Euclidean RGB distance over the Pantone Matching System.

How to use #4AA6C4 in design

Practical guidance for using #4aa6c4 (#4AA6C4) across four design contexts, derived from its hue, lightness, saturation, and WCAG contrast.

Web & UI design

#4AA6C4 (#4AA6C4) works well as a background color in dark UIs or as a button fill paired with white text — at 7.5:1 against black it's AAA-accessible for body text reversed onto it. Don't use it for text on a white background; 2.8:1 contrast won't pass AA.

Branding & identity

As a brand color, #4AA6C4 (#4AA6C4) reads as balanced and approachable and versatile across product tiers. It fits naturally into tech, water, cleaning, summer/youthful brands. Pair it with a higher-contrast accent (warm if cyan runs cool, cool if it runs warm) for visual hierarchy. 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

#4AA6C4 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

#4AA6C4 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.