#4254A0 Hex Color
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This muted indigo carries a serious, grounded weight. Due to its unsaturated nature, #4254a0 works well as a stable background for corporate or financial interfaces. It maintains high readability, providing a 7:1 contrast ratio against white text. Use this hex code when you want a professional tone that avoids the harsh brightness of saturated primary blues.
Questions about #4254a0
What is #4254a0 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #4254a0 is rgb(66, 84, 160), in HSL hsl(229, 42%, 44%) and in CMYK 59%, 48%, 0%, 37%.
What colors pair well with #4254a0?
Because of its muted nature, #4254a0 works best when paired with neutral tones like soft light gray or crisp white to maintain a professional atmosphere. It avoids the intense vibration of saturated blues, providing a serious, trustworthy aesthetic for data-heavy applications.
Is #4254a0 readable on white or black?
#4254a0 has a 6.98:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.00:1 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.