#41748D Hex Color

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This dusty, unsaturated blue carries a cool, muted character that feels stable and professional. Because it sits comfortably in the middle range of lightness, #41748d serves well as a steady background color for financial or security-focused UI designs. It pairs exceptionally well with crisp white text to meet accessibility standards while maintaining a serious tone. The hex code for this ashy blue is #41748d.

Questions about #41748d

What is #41748d in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #41748d is rgb(65, 116, 141), in HSL hsl(200, 37%, 40%) and in CMYK 54%, 18%, 0%, 45%.
What colors pair well with #41748d?
Because #41748d is a desaturated blue, it anchors well with charcoal for text or crisp whites for clean, high-contrast interfaces. It also creates a sophisticated, balanced palette when paired with warmer neutrals like taupe or soft sand tones to prevent the look from feeling too cold.
Why is #41748d effective for professional UI design?
This color conveys stability and trustworthiness, making it ideal for financial apps, healthcare portals, or security-focused software. Its muted intensity reduces eye strain compared to brighter, saturated blues, helping users focus on data-heavy content without feeling overwhelmed by vibrant hues on the screen.
Is #41748d readable on white or black?
#41748d has a 5.11:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.10:1 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.