#4474A4 Hex Color
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#4474a4 is a muted, cool blue with gray undertones and moderate lightness. Its restrained saturation gives interfaces a dependable, controlled feel without adding visual noise. It fits finance, healthcare, government, and technology products as a supporting tone. White text reads clearly on it at about a 4.9:1 contrast ratio. The hex code meets WCAG AA for small body text.
Questions about #4474a4
What is #4474a4 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #4474a4 is rgb(68, 116, 164), in HSL hsl(210, 41%, 45%) and in CMYK 59%, 29%, 0%, 36%. Browse more shades of blue with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #4474a4 in a design palette?
#4474a4 pairs well with white and charcoal for clean contrast, while warm terracotta adds a measured accent that keeps its cool, muted blue from feeling flat in interfaces, editorial layouts, or restrained brand systems.
Is #4474a4 readable on white or black?
#4474a4 has a 4.90:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.28:1 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.