#4072AF Hex Color
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#4072af is a muted, professional blue that avoids over-saturation. This steady hue functions well as a primary color for finance or security-focused UI. It offers a 4.9:1 contrast ratio with white text, comfortably meeting WCAG AA standards for body readability. The hex code for this cool tone is #4072af, which anchors modern interface designs when paired with warm gray neutrals or clean white backgrounds.
Questions about #4072af
What is #4072af in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #4072af is rgb(64, 114, 175), in HSL hsl(213, 46%, 47%) and in CMYK 63%, 35%, 0%, 31%.
What design aesthetic works best with #4072af?
#4072af excels in corporate and security-focused interface designs where stability is the primary goal. Its balanced, muted nature prevents the eye fatigue often caused by high-saturation blues, making it a reliable choice for dashboards or navigation systems requiring long-term readability.
Is #4072af readable on white or black?
#4072af has a 4.94:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.24:1 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.