#4072A1 Hex Color
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#4072a1 is a cool, muted blue with gray undertones and medium depth. Its restrained saturation gives interfaces and brand systems a reliable, controlled feel, making it suitable for finance, technology, healthcare, and government. Use it as a supporting color beside warm white or muted coral. White text reaches about 5.1:1 contrast, supporting WCAG AA body text. The hex code is #4072a1.
Questions about #4072a1
What is #4072a1 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #4072a1 is rgb(64, 114, 161), in HSL hsl(209, 43%, 44%) and in CMYK 60%, 29%, 0%, 37%. Browse more shades of blue with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #4072a1?
#4072a1 pairs well with warm white, soft beige, and muted coral, which balance its cool gray undertones and create enough contrast for buttons, cards, and supporting visual elements.
Is #4072a1 a warm or cool color?
#4072a1 reads as a cool blue because its hue sits in the blue range, while its gray undertones and restrained saturation further soften warmth without making the shade feel pale or washed out. It conveys a calm, dependable, controlled mood.
Is #4072a1 readable on white or black?
#4072a1 has a 5.07:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.13:1 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.