#4177BB Hex Color
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The hex code #4177bb produces a medium, cool blue with moderate saturation and a slightly gray undertone. Its restrained character supports trust and reliability in finance, technology, healthcare, and public-service interfaces. Use it as a dominant brand or UI color, then pair it with warm stone or muted coral. White text reaches about 4.6:1 contrast, enough for WCAG AA body text.
Questions about #4177bb
What is #4177bb in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #4177bb is rgb(65, 119, 187), in HSL hsl(213, 48%, 49%) and in CMYK 65%, 36%, 0%, 27%. Browse more shades of blue with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #4177bb?
Warm neutrals and muted terracotta pair well with #4177bb, adding warmth without competing with its cool, slightly gray base, while off-white surfaces keep the palette open and charcoal adds grounded framing.
Is #4177bb a warm or cool color?
#4177bb reads as a cool blue because its hue leans toward cyan rather than violet, while its moderate saturation and middle lightness keep it composed instead of vivid. The slight gray undertone makes it feel practical and controlled, especially beside bright or warm colors.
Is #4177bb readable on white or black?
#4177bb has a 4.58:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.58:1 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 for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.