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#4BB3BE color code is #4BB3BE. Use this page to get all code formats, explore shades and tints, and find colors that work with #4bb3be.

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#4BB3BE Accessibility & WCAG Contrast

Relative luminance of #4BB3BE is 0.3745. Its WCAG contrast ratio is 2.47:1 against white and 8.49:1 against black. Use the card with the higher ratio for body text.

The quick brown fox
#4BB3BE on white2.47:1Fail
The quick brown fox
#4BB3BE on black8.49:1AAA
The quick brown fox
White on #4BB3BE2.47:1Fail
The quick brown fox
Black on #4BB3BE8.49:1AAA

#4BB3BE — Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hex code for #4BB3BE?+
The hex code for #4BB3BE is #4BB3BE. In RGB it's rgb(75, 179, 190), and in HSL it's hsl(186, 47%, 52%).
What is the RGB value of #4BB3BE?+
#4BB3BE in RGB is (75, 179, 190). Written in CSS: rgb(75, 179, 190).
What is the CMYK value of #4BB3BE?+
#4BB3BE converts to CMYK(61%, 6%, 0%, 25%) for print. Hex equivalent is #4BB3BE.
Is #4bb3be a warm or cool color?+
#4BB3BE (#4BB3BE) is a cool cyan — its hue sits at 186° on the color wheel, placing it in the cool part of the spectrum.
What color family does #4bb3be belong to?+
#4BB3BE belongs to the cyan family. Its HSL is 186°, 47%, 52% — a cool tone within the broader cyan group.
Is #4bb3be accessible for body text on a white background?+
#4BB3BE on white reaches a WCAG contrast ratio of 2.47:1 — 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 #4bb3be?+
The nearest Pantone match for #4BB3BE (#4BB3BE) is 7689 C Sky Aqua, calculated by Euclidean RGB distance over the Pantone Matching System.

How to use #4BB3BE in design

Practical guidance for using #4bb3be (#4BB3BE) across four design contexts, derived from its hue, lightness, saturation, and WCAG contrast.

Web & UI design

#4BB3BE (#4BB3BE) works well as a background color in dark UIs or as a button fill paired with white text — at 8.5:1 against black it's AAA-accessible for body text reversed onto it. Don't use it for text on a white background; 2.5:1 contrast won't pass AA.

Branding & identity

As a brand color, #4BB3BE (#4BB3BE) 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

#4BB3BE 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

#4BB3BE 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.