#4097B5 Hex Color
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This unsaturated cyan is a steady, cool tone that avoids looking too neon. Because of its balanced saturation, #4097b5 works well as a primary interface color in tech or aerospace branding. It provides excellent readability for black text, achieving a 6.3:1 contrast ratio. Pair it with charcoal or dark navy for a professional look rather than standard white. The hex code for this cyan is #4097b5.
Questions about #4097b5
What is #4097b5 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #4097b5 is rgb(64, 151, 181), in HSL hsl(195, 48%, 48%) and in CMYK 65%, 17%, 0%, 29%.
What colors pair well with #4097b5 for interface design?
Pair #4097b5 with dark neutrals like charcoal or deep navy to maintain a professional contrast that feels more sophisticated than standard white text. These darker tones ground the unsaturated cyan, creating a clean, high-readability environment for dashboards or technical applications.
Is #4097b5 readable on white or black?
#4097b5 has a 3.32:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.31:1 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.