#4472C0 Hex Color
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#4472c0 is a cool, moderately muted blue with medium depth and slight gray undertones. Its controlled saturation suits finance, healthcare, technology, and government branding, where reliability matters more than energy. Use it as a supporting color with white and charcoal, or for buttons and headings. White text provides about 4.8:1 contrast. The hex code is #4472c0.
Questions about #4472c0
What is #4472c0 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #4472c0 is rgb(68, 114, 192), in HSL hsl(218, 50%, 51%) and in CMYK 65%, 41%, 0%, 25%.
What colors pair well with #4472c0?
#4472c0 pairs well with white, charcoal, and soft gray, which reinforce its cool, dependable character without competing for attention. Warm accents such as terracotta or muted gold can add energy, while navy creates a deeper, related palette.
Does #4472c0 feel warm or cool?
#4472c0 reads as a cool blue because its blue channel is notably stronger than its red channel, while moderate saturation and gray undertones keep it controlled rather than vivid. That balance supports calm, credible interfaces and formal visual identities.
Is #4472c0 readable on white or black?
#4472c0 has a 4.75:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.41:1 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.