#4279A4 Hex Color
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Close to the blue of a weathered work shirt, steel blue (#4279a4) is a muted, medium blue with a cool, grayed-down cast. That low saturation reads steady and honest, which is why it shows up in finance, healthcare, and government work. Use it as a supporting tone with warm accents like terracotta, since it can turn flat across big surfaces. White text clears AA contrast on this hex code at about 4.7:1.
Questions about #4279a4
What is #4279a4 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #4279a4 is rgb(66, 121, 164), in HSL hsl(206, 43%, 45%) and in CMYK 60%, 26%, 0%, 36%. Browse more shades of blue with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #4279a4?
Warm, earthy accents flatter #4279a4 best, since its gray undertone keeps it from competing. Try terracotta or mustard for contrast, or soft cream for a calmer palette. Avoid bright cyans, which can wash it out.
What does #4279a4 convey in a design?
The low saturation and medium lightness of #4279a4 read as reliable and level-headed rather than bold. That makes it a common pick for banking, healthcare, and institutional interfaces where calm authority matters more than energy.
Is #4279a4 readable on white or black?
#4279a4 has a 4.66:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.50:1 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.