#0474D9 Hex Color
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#0474d9 is a saturated, bright blue with real punch. Cool and confident, it works best as an accent or call-to-action color, where its intensity reads as trustworthy rather than loud. White text passes AA on it at about 4.7:1, so small type stays legible. It flatters coral and slate gray. If you want to learn what colors make blue, mixing cyan with a touch of darker blue gets you close to this hex code.
Questions about #0474d9
What is #0474d9 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #0474d9 is rgb(4, 116, 217), in HSL hsl(208, 96%, 43%) and in CMYK 98%, 47%, 0%, 15%. Browse more shades of blue with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #0474d9?
#0474d9 pairs well with warm coral or amber, which balance its cool, electric character. For a calmer palette, use slate gray or charcoal neutrals and let this blue carry the accent role.
Is #0474d9 readable on white or black?
#0474d9 has a 4.66:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.50:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it works for body text and on black it works for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.