#4478B6 Hex Color
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A muted, cool blue color with moderate lightness, #4478b6 feels steady and professional rather than vivid or playful. Its restrained saturation suits security, finance, healthcare, technology, and government branding, especially as a supporting color beside navy, white, or warm gray. The hex code #4478b6 also works in interfaces, where black text reaches about 4.6:1 contrast.
Questions about #4478b6
What is #4478b6 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #4478b6 is rgb(68, 120, 182), in HSL hsl(213, 46%, 49%) and in CMYK 63%, 34%, 0%, 29%.
What colors pair well with #4478b6?
For balanced palettes, #4478b6 pairs well with white, navy, warm gray, and muted amber, preserving its professional coolness while adding depth or gentle warmth across interfaces, dashboards, and brand materials.
Does #4478b6 read as warm or cool, and where does it work best?
#4478b6 reads as a cool, muted blue, giving interfaces and branding a steady, trustworthy feel rather than a bright or playful mood when used for navigation, backgrounds, buttons, or supporting brand elements. It suits security, finance, healthcare, technology, and public-service designs.
Is #4478b6 readable on white or black?
#4478b6 has a 4.55:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.60:1 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.