#4289AD Hex Color
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Muted and cool, #4289ad blends blue with soft gray and a slight green undertone. Its moderate lightness feels steady and controlled, making it useful for finance, technology, healthcare, and government branding. Use it as a supporting color with navy or warm white rather than a full-page background. The hex code #4289ad supports black text at about 5.4:1 contrast.
Questions about #4289ad
What is #4289ad in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #4289ad is rgb(66, 137, 173), in HSL hsl(200, 45%, 47%) and in CMYK 62%, 21%, 0%, 32%.
What mood does #4289ad create, and does it read warm or cool?
#4289ad reads as a cool, muted blue because its blue base is softened by gray and a slight green undertone, creating a steady, controlled mood that suits technology, healthcare, finance, and government interfaces.
What colors pair well with #4289ad?
Pair #4289ad with warm white or charcoal for balanced palettes that preserve its calm, professional character, while muted terracotta can add warmth without overwhelming the blue or making interfaces feel overly cold.
Is #4289ad readable on white or black?
#4289ad has a 3.87:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.41:1 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.