#0485CA Hex Color
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Closer to pool water than navy, #0485ca is a mid-tone blue with real saturation behind it, which gives it a steady, dependable feel. That reliability makes it a solid dominant color for finance, healthcare, and government branding. It can wash out next to plain white, so warm sand or coral accents help it hold ground. Black text passes AA on it at about 5.2:1, so small body copy is safe.
Questions about #0485ca
What is #0485ca in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #0485ca is rgb(4, 133, 202), in HSL hsl(201, 96%, 40%) and in CMYK 98%, 34%, 0%, 21%.
What colors pair well with #0485ca?
Warm sand, coral, and charcoal all flatter #0485ca, since warm neutrals balance its cool cast. Skip pairing it with plain white backgrounds, where it loses some of its depth.
Is #0485ca readable on white or black?
#0485ca has a 4.02:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.21:1 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.