#4270B1 Hex Color
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#4270b1 is a cool, moderately muted blue with a steady, professional presence. Its restrained saturation supports trust and reliability in finance, healthcare, technology, and government branding. Use it as a dominant interface color with white text, which reaches about 5.0:1 contrast and meets WCAG AA for body text. The hex code is #4270b1.
Questions about #4270b1
What is #4270b1 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #4270b1 is rgb(66, 112, 177), in HSL hsl(215, 46%, 48%) and in CMYK 63%, 37%, 0%, 31%.
What colors pair well with #4270b1?
#4270b1 pairs well with white and soft gray for a clean interface, while terracotta or burgundy accents add warmth without overpowering its cool blue base in buttons, highlights, or supporting graphics.
Does #4270b1 look warm or cool?
#4270b1 reads as a cool blue because its blue hue and restrained saturation create a calm, reliable mood, making it suitable for professional interfaces and technology-focused visual systems with clear hierarchy.
Is #4270b1 readable on white or black?
#4270b1 has a 5.01:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.18:1 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.