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#4AB0B5 color code is #4AB0B5. Use this page to get all code formats, explore shades and tints, and find colors that work with #4ab0b5.

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#4AB0B5 Accessibility & WCAG Contrast

Relative luminance of #4AB0B5 is 0.3584. Its WCAG contrast ratio is 2.57:1 against white and 8.17:1 against black. Use the card with the higher ratio for body text.

The quick brown fox
#4AB0B5 on white2.57:1Fail
The quick brown fox
#4AB0B5 on black8.17:1AAA
The quick brown fox
White on #4AB0B52.57:1Fail
The quick brown fox
Black on #4AB0B58.17:1AAA

#4AB0B5 — Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hex code for #4AB0B5?+
The hex code for #4AB0B5 is #4AB0B5. In RGB it's rgb(74, 176, 181), and in HSL it's hsl(183, 42%, 50%).
What is the RGB value of #4AB0B5?+
#4AB0B5 in RGB is (74, 176, 181). Written in CSS: rgb(74, 176, 181).
What is the CMYK value of #4AB0B5?+
#4AB0B5 converts to CMYK(59%, 3%, 0%, 29%) for print. Hex equivalent is #4AB0B5.
Is #4ab0b5 a warm or cool color?+
#4AB0B5 (#4AB0B5) is a cool cyan — its hue sits at 183° on the color wheel, placing it in the cool part of the spectrum.
What color family does #4ab0b5 belong to?+
#4AB0B5 belongs to the cyan family. Its HSL is 183°, 42%, 50% — a cool tone within the broader cyan group.
Is #4ab0b5 accessible for body text on a white background?+
#4AB0B5 on white reaches a WCAG contrast ratio of 2.57:1 — 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 #4ab0b5?+
The nearest Pantone match for #4AB0B5 (#4AB0B5) is 15-5217 Blue Turquoise, calculated by Euclidean RGB distance over the Pantone Matching System.

How to use #4AB0B5 in design

Practical guidance for using #4ab0b5 (#4AB0B5) across four design contexts, derived from its hue, lightness, saturation, and WCAG contrast.

Web & UI design

#4AB0B5 (#4AB0B5) works well as a background color in dark UIs or as a button fill paired with white text — at 8.2:1 against black it's AAA-accessible for body text reversed onto it. Don't use it for text on a white background; 2.6:1 contrast won't pass AA.

Branding & identity

As a brand color, #4AB0B5 (#4AB0B5) 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

#4AB0B5 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

#4AB0B5 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.