#4686B0 Hex Color
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Muted, cool blue with a steel gray undertone. The hex code #4686b0 reads steady and dependable, which is why it shows up in finance, healthcare, and government branding. Its low saturation keeps things calm but can turn muddy on large surfaces, so treat it as a supporting tone rather than a hero color. Black text passes WCAG AA on it at roughly 5.3:1 contrast.
Questions about #4686b0
What is #4686b0 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #4686b0 is rgb(70, 134, 176), in HSL hsl(204, 43%, 48%) and in CMYK 60%, 24%, 0%, 31%. Browse more shades of blue with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #4686b0?
Warm muted complements like terracotta or soft amber bring out its cool side without clashing. For a quieter scheme, pair it with charcoal and off-white neutrals.
Is #4686b0 readable on white or black?
#4686b0 has a 3.96:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.29:1 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.