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#46B4AE Color — #46B4AE

Complete color reference for #46B4AE: conversions to RGB, HSL, HSV, CMYK, color harmonies, shades & tints scale, and WCAG accessibility contrast ratios.

Color Format Conversions

HEX#46B4AE
RGBrgb(70, 180, 174)
HSLhsl(177, 44%, 49%)
HSVhsv(177, 61%, 71%)
CMYKC:61% M:0% Y:3% K:29%
CSS Color#46B4AE
Decimal4633774
Luminance0.37

WCAG Accessibility Contrast

#46B4AE on White
Ratio: 2.5:1 — Fail
#46B4AE on Black
Ratio: 8.4:1 — AAA
White on #46B4AE
Ratio: 2.5:1 — Fail
Black on #46B4AE
Ratio: 8.4:1 — AAA

WCAG AA requires ≥4.5:1 (normal text) or ≥3:1 (large text). WCAG AAA requires ≥7:1.

Shades & Tints Scale

50#F6FBFB
100#E3F4F3
200#C8E9E7
300#ACDDDB
400#87CECA
500#46B4AE
600#38908B
700#2A6C68
800#1C4846
900#122D2C

Steps 50–400 are tints (mixed with white); 500 is the base color; 600–900 are shades (mixed with black).

Color Harmonies

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the RGB equivalent of #46B4AE?

The RGB equivalent is rgb(70, 180, 174). The red channel is 70, green is 180, and blue is 174 (scale 0–255).

What is the HSL value of #46B4AE?

The HSL value is hsl(177, 44%, 49%). Hue is 177°, saturation is 44%, and lightness is 49%.

Does #46B4AE meet WCAG accessibility standards?

On a white background, #46B4AE achieves a 2.5:1 contrast ratio (Fail). On a black background it achieves 8.4:1 (AAA). WCAG AA requires ≥4.5:1 for normal text.

What is the complementary color of #46B4AE?

The complementary color (180° opposite on the hue wheel) of #46B4AE is #B4464B.