#4497BD Hex Color
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Cool and moderately muted, #4497bd is a blue with a slight gray cast and steady mid-light value. Its restrained saturation supports trust, reliability, and control without feeling severe. The hex code works well for finance, healthcare, technology, and government interfaces, especially as a supporting brand tone. Use black text for clear small-copy contrast.
Questions about #4497bd
What is #4497bd in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #4497bd is rgb(68, 151, 189), in HSL hsl(199, 48%, 50%) and in CMYK 64%, 20%, 0%, 26%.
What colors pair well with #4497bd?
#4497bd pairs well with charcoal, warm white, and muted terracotta, which add contrast without making its cool blue feel harsh. Use charcoal for text, warm white for space, and terracotta as a restrained accent.
Is #4497bd readable on white or black?
#4497bd has a 3.27:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.40:1 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.