ColourPilot

Cadet Blue

Hex Code #4BB4AF

Color Analysis Summary

Color #4BB4AF, historically referred to as Cadet Blue, is a beautifully balanced color tone. Mathematically, in the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) spectrum, this color is formulated by mixing 29% red, 71% green, and 69% blue. These digital components translate to exact numerical values of Red: 75, Green: 180, and Blue: 175. In terms of web formatting, this exact tone is declared in stylesheets using the hex code #4BB4AF. For designers working with cylindrical coordinates, its HSL values are mapped to a hue angle of 177°, a saturation of 41%, and a lightness index of 50%. In the HSV (Hue, Saturation, Value) model, it retains a brightness value of 71%. Because of its specific lightness, this tone offers distinct visual contrast properties. Incorporating #4BB4AF into your UI layout is highly recommended for building visual hierarchy, either as a primary brand marker or a subtle secondary accent. When paired with its programmatic complement or analogous siblings, it creates a highly professional and accessible color scheme.

Color Code Formats

RGB (Red, Green, Blue)75, 180, 175
HSL (Hue, Sat, Lightness)177°, 41%, 50%
HSV (Hue, Sat, Value)177°, 58%, 71%
CSS Valuergb(75, 180, 175)

WCAG 2.1 Contrast & Accessibility Check

On White Background2.49:1
AA Normal Text (4.5:1)FAIL
AA Large Text (3.0:1)FAIL
AAA Normal Text (7.0:1)FAIL
AAA Large Text (4.5:1)FAIL
On Black Background8.45:1
AA Normal Text (4.5:1)PASS
AA Large Text (3.0:1)PASS
AAA Normal Text (7.0:1)PASS
AAA Large Text (4.5:1)PASS

Color Harmonies

Complementary Harmony

Analogous Harmony

Triadic Harmony

Monochromatic Harmony

Shades of Cadet Blue

Tints of Cadet Blue