#0478A5 Hex Color
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Moderately dark and rather muted, #0478a5 is a cool blue with a slight green cast. Its controlled saturation feels dependable and focused, making it useful for finance, healthcare, security, and technology branding. Use the hex code as a dominant UI color with white text. Its roughly 5.0:1 contrast meets WCAG AA for body text. Pair it with warm sand for balance.
Questions about #0478a5
What is #0478a5 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #0478a5 is rgb(4, 120, 165), in HSL hsl(197, 95%, 33%) and in CMYK 98%, 27%, 0%, 35%.
What colors pair well with #0478a5?
Warm sand and muted neutrals pair well with #0478a5, balancing its cool blue-green cast, while terracotta adds energy and charcoal grounds clean interface layouts without overwhelming its focused, dependable mood.
Is #0478a5 a warm or cool color?
#0478a5 reads as a cool blue because its slight green cast and moderate saturation make it feel crisp and controlled, with a reserved quality rather than a warm, earthy one.
Is #0478a5 readable on white or black?
#0478a5 has a 4.95:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.23:1 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 only for large text (24px, or 18.5px bold). Try other pairs in the contrast checker.