#4490D6 Hex Color
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#4490d6 is a balanced, cool blue with a slight desaturated quality that keeps it professional rather than playful. Its moderate tone makes it a reliable base for corporate UI or security-focused applications. Because black text offers high contrast against this shade, it works well for small body text. Pair it with soft grays to ground the color, or use it as a 60% base for institutional branding.
Questions about #4490d6
What is #4490d6 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #4490d6 is rgb(68, 144, 214), in HSL hsl(209, 64%, 55%) and in CMYK 68%, 33%, 0%, 16%.
When should I use #4490d6 in a UI design?
Use #4490d6 for functional UI elements like buttons, navigation bars, or data visualization where professionalism matters more than vibrancy. Its desaturated character ensures it stays legible against charcoal or black text, which is essential for accessible, corporate-focused layouts.
What neutral colors balance #4490d6 best?
Pair #4490d6 with cool grays to create a clean, sophisticated look that emphasizes the blue's stability. Using a soft slate or light gray helps ground the color, making it feel less like a primary accent and more like a permanent, reliable structural element.
Is #4490d6 readable on white or black?
#4490d6 has a 3.38:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.20:1 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.