#4462CE Hex Color
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A vivid, saturated blue with real punch, #4462ce sits at a medium-dark lightness that feels cool and assertive. It carries the trust cues of navy with far more energy, so it suits calls to action, links, and finance or healthcare branding. White text reads clearly on top at about 5.4:1, enough for AA body copy. Pair it with warm apricot or soft sand to keep layouts from going cold.
Questions about #4462ce
What is #4462ce in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #4462ce is rgb(68, 98, 206), in HSL hsl(227, 58%, 54%) and in CMYK 67%, 52%, 0%, 19%.
What text color works best on #4462ce?
White text is the safest choice, with a contrast ratio of about 5.4:1 against #4462ce. That clears the WCAG AA threshold of 4.5:1, so small body copy stays readable on buttons, banners, and links.
What colors pair well with #4462ce?
Warm apricot and soft sand balance its cool saturation, and charcoal anchors it in darker interfaces. Try it as the accent in a 60/30/10 layout rather than a full background, where it can feel heavy.
Is #4462ce readable on white or black?
#4462ce has a 5.40:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.88:1 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.