#447CBC Hex Color
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#447cbc is a medium, cool blue with restrained saturation and a slight gray undertone. Its steady appearance suits trust-focused branding for finance, healthcare, technology, and government. Use it as a supporting tone beside navy or warm off-white rather than as a full-page background. The hex code #447cbc gives black body text about 4.9:1 contrast, meeting WCAG AA.
Questions about #447cbc
What is #447cbc in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #447cbc is rgb(68, 124, 188), in HSL hsl(212, 47%, 50%) and in CMYK 64%, 34%, 0%, 26%. Browse more shades of blue with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #447cbc?
#447cbc pairs well with navy for a deeper blue foundation, warm off-white for gentle contrast, and muted terracotta accents for controlled warmth without overpowering its steady character in professional layouts.
Does #447cbc read as a warm or cool color?
#447cbc reads as a cool blue because its restrained saturation and slight gray undertone soften the hue without adding warmth, giving it a measured rather than energetic appearance on screen. That quality suits finance, healthcare, technology, and government interfaces.
Is #447cbc readable on white or black?
#447cbc has a 4.32:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.85:1 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.