#0484AD Hex Color
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Cool blue with a teal lean, #0484ad keeps its saturation low enough to read muted. That gives it a steady, trustworthy feel that suits finance, healthcare, and security branding. The hex code works best as a dominant base; pair it with terracotta or warm sand, since plain white can wash it out. Black text hits 4.9:1 contrast, enough for small body copy.
Questions about #0484ad
What is #0484ad in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #0484ad is rgb(4, 132, 173), in HSL hsl(195, 95%, 35%) and in CMYK 98%, 24%, 0%, 32%.
What colors pair well with #0484ad?
Its best partners are warm accents like terracotta, coral, and sand, which balance the cool teal undertone and keep it from reading flat next to white. Navy and charcoal work too when you want a tonal scheme.
Is #0484ad readable on white or black?
#0484ad has a 4.27:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.90:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it works only for large text (24px, or 18.5px bold) and on black it works for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.