#0476D0 Hex Color
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Bright and strongly saturated, #0476d0 is a cool blue with a clear, energetic presence. Its high chroma suits calls to action, technology interfaces, finance, and security-focused branding, where it suggests control and reliability. Use it as a supporting accent rather than a full-page background. The hex code #0476d0 supports white body text at about 4.7:1 contrast.
Questions about #0476d0
What is #0476d0 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #0476d0 is rgb(4, 118, 208), in HSL hsl(206, 96%, 42%) and in CMYK 98%, 43%, 0%, 18%.
What colors pair well with #0476d0?
Pair #0476d0 with white for crisp contrast, pale gray for a quieter interface, or warm neutrals that temper its cool, energetic character without competing with its saturated blue accent in a palette.
How should designers use #0476d0?
#0476d0 reads as a cool, strongly saturated blue with an energetic, reliable feel, making it well suited to technology interfaces, finance, security-focused branding, and calls to action used as supporting accents. Keep it secondary rather than using it across a full-page background.
Is #0476d0 readable on white or black?
#0476d0 has a 4.65:1 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.