#418BB2 Hex Color
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#418bb2 is a muted, cool blue with soft gray undertones and moderate lightness. Its steady appearance supports trust, reliability, and security in finance, technology, healthcare, and government branding. Use it as a supporting tone beside charcoal or warm white, while black text remains readable for body copy at about a 5.6:1 contrast ratio. The hex code is #418bb2.
Questions about #418bb2
What is #418bb2 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #418bb2 is rgb(65, 139, 178), in HSL hsl(201, 47%, 48%) and in CMYK 63%, 22%, 0%, 30%.
What colors pair well with #418bb2?
#418bb2 pairs well with charcoal, warm white, and navy, creating grounded combinations that support its cool, dependable character without competing with its soft gray undertones across interfaces and brand layouts. Use warm white for softer layouts, or charcoal for clear interface text and supporting elements.
Is #418bb2 readable on white or black?
#418bb2 has a 3.77:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.56:1 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.