#4196D8 Hex Color
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#4196d8 is a cool, moderately muted blue with a clear, slightly gray cast. Its steady lightness supports trust and reliability, making it useful for finance, healthcare, technology, and government branding. Use it as a supporting tone beside navy or warm gray, with black text for about 6.6:1 contrast. The hex code is #4196d8.
Questions about #4196d8
What is #4196d8 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #4196d8 is rgb(65, 150, 216), in HSL hsl(206, 66%, 55%) and in CMYK 70%, 31%, 0%, 15%.
What colors pair well with #4196d8?
#4196d8 pairs well with navy, warm gray, and white, which reinforce its cool blue base without competing with its moderate saturation and work well in interfaces, dashboards, and restrained brand palettes.
Does #4196d8 read as a cool or warm color?
#4196d8 reads as a cool color because its blue hue and slight gray cast create a clear, composed appearance rather than the visual warmth associated with yellow, orange, or red undertones.
Is #4196d8 readable on white or black?
#4196d8 has a 3.19:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.57:1 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.