#4095B1 Hex Color
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Reach for #4095b1 when a design needs a mid-tone blue that stays calm without fading out. This muted shade of cyan, often read as sky blue, carries gray undertones that keep it easy on the eyes. It works best as a UI background or supporting tone, and black text clears the 4.5:1 contrast bar on it at about 6.2:1. Pair it with warm coral or sand to keep the palette from feeling flat.
Questions about #4095b1
What is #4095b1 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #4095b1 is rgb(64, 149, 177), in HSL hsl(195, 47%, 47%) and in CMYK 64%, 16%, 0%, 31%.
What colors pair well with #4095b1?
Coral and warm sand tones bring out its cool side, while navy deepens it for layered blue schemes. Skip plain white next to it if you want the shade to hold its weight.
Is #4095b1 readable on white or black?
#4095b1 has a 3.41:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.15:1 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.