Color #4EBCA2 Color / Colour Code #4EBCA2
This page shows the hex color code for color #4ebca2 (#4EBCA2). The colour is a cyan tone with 45% saturation and 52% lightness. Explore its conversions, colour palettes, gradients, accessibility data, and CSS code below.
Color Conversions
Accessibility Contrast
WCAG contrast ratios for #4EBCA2 against common backgrounds.
Complementary Colors
#4EBCA2 paired with its color wheel opposite for maximum contrast.
Analogous Colors
Hues at 136, 166, and 196 degrees for harmonious combinations.
Triadic Palette
Three colors at 166, 286, and 46 degrees.
Color Palettes Using #4EBCA2
Five shades at lightness levels 15% through 85% while keeping hue at 166 and saturation at 45%. Use the darkest shade for text and the lightest for backgrounds to build a cohesive single-hue design system.
Adjacent hues from 166 to 211 degrees create a warm, unified palette. This analogous scheme works for marketing materials, seasonal campaigns, and any design that needs visual warmth without clashing colors.
Combines the base color at hue 166 with its complement at 346 and two adjacent cool tones. This split-complementary approach provides strong visual contrast while remaining more balanced than a pure complementary scheme.
Five evenly spaced hues at 40% saturation and 80% lightness. Pastels are gentle on the eyes and work well for dashboards, onboarding screens, category tags, and any interface where multiple distinct colors are needed without visual aggression.
Shades & Tints of #4EBCA2
Lightness variations at hue 166 and 45% saturation.
CSS Gradients with #4EBCA2
Design Use Cases for #4EBCA2
Balanced UI Color
At 45% saturation, #4EBCA2 strikes a balance between vibrancy and restraint. This makes it versatile for primary UI elements like navigation bars, card headers, and form accents. It draws attention without overwhelming adjacent content.
Soft Accent & Highlight
With 52% lightness, #4EBCA2 has a softer, more approachable quality. It works well for hover states, subtle highlights, progress indicators, and secondary UI elements. This lightness range is particularly effective for tag backgrounds and status indicators.
Clarity & Technology
#4EBCA2 is in the cyan spectrum (hue 166). Cyan evokes technology, clarity, and innovation. It works well for tech product interfaces, data visualization accents, loading indicators, and futuristic design themes. Cyan provides a modern alternative to traditional blues.
Gradient Pairing
Create a gradient from #4EBCA2 (hue 166) to its complement at hue 346. For a subtler effect, try pairing with an analogous color at hue 196. Use CSS: background: linear-gradient(135deg, #4ebca2, #bc4e67);
CSS Code for #4EBCA2
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About Color #4EBCA2 (#4EBCA2)
#4EBCA2 is a cyan color (colour) with RGB channel values of 78 red, 188 green, and 162 blue. The green channel is dominant by a ratio of 2.4:1 over the weakest channel. In HSL terms, the hue sits at 166 degrees with 45% saturation and 52% lightness, placing it in the neutral-to-cool range of the colour spectrum.
The perceived brightness of #4EBCA2 is 152/255 using the ITU-R BT.601 luma formula (0.299R + 0.587G + 0.114B). This is a medium-brightness color that can work with either dark or light text depending on font weight and size. For print production, the CMYK equivalent is 59% cyan, 0% magenta, 14% yellow, and 26% key (black).
The WCAG contrast ratio of #4EBCA2 against white is 2.32:1 and against black is 9.04:1. This does not meet AA requirements on white. Use it on dark backgrounds where it achieves 9.04:1, or use it exclusively for decorative purposes.
The complementary colour #BC4E67 creates maximum visual tension when paired with #4EBCA2. For more harmonious color combinations, use the analogous colours #4EBC6B and #4E9EBC, which sit 30 degrees on either side of the hue wheel. To build a complete design system, start with the monochromatic scale above for consistent shade variations, then add one complementary or triadic accent for interactive elements.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What color / colour is #4EBCA2?
- #4EBCA2 is Color #4EBCA2, a cyan color (colour) with RGB(78, 188, 162), HSL(166, 45%, 52%), and CMYK(59%, 0%, 14%, 26%). Its perceived brightness is 152/255.
- Is #4EBCA2 accessible for text?
- Against white, #4EBCA2 has a contrast ratio of 2.32:1 (fails AA for normal text). Against black, it has 9.04:1 (passes AA). Use the contrast checker tool for custom background pairings.
- What colours pair well with #4EBCA2?
- The complementary colour is #BC4E67 (hue 346). For subtle color combinations, use analogous colours #4EBC6B and #4E9EBC. The triadic palette adds #A24EBC and #BCA24E for vibrant variety.
- How do I use #4EBCA2 in CSS?
- Use any format: color: #4ebca2; or rgb(78, 188, 162); or hsl(166, 45%, 52%). For CSS custom properties: --color-primary: 166 45% 52%; then use it as hsl(var(--color-primary)).
- Is this color / colour explorer free?
- Yes, completely free with no signup required. All colour calculations run in your browser. You can explore any valid hex color code, not just the pre-generated palette.