#4680B0 Hex Color
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#4680b0 is a muted, cool blue with moderate lightness and soft gray undertones. Its restrained saturation suggests trust, security, and control without feeling severe. The hex code #4680b0 suits finance, healthcare, technology, and government interfaces as a supporting brand tone. Use black text over it, since its roughly 5:1 contrast meets WCAG AA for body copy.
Questions about #4680b0
What is #4680b0 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #4680b0 is rgb(70, 128, 176), in HSL hsl(207, 43%, 48%) and in CMYK 60%, 27%, 0%, 31%.
What colors pair well with #4680b0?
#4680b0 pairs well with white, black, charcoal, and warm neutrals; its cool blue base benefits from gentle contrast rather than another highly saturated blue, creating balanced palettes for interfaces, dashboards, and brand systems.
Is #4680b0 a warm or cool color?
#4680b0 reads as a cool blue because its blue channel is dominant and its muted saturation is softened by gray undertones in most digital and print contexts, with steady visual weight. This gives it a calm, controlled appearance rather than an energetic one.
Is #4680b0 readable on white or black?
#4680b0 has a 4.22:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.97:1 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.