#4690C4 Hex Color
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This mid-tone blue strikes a steady, balanced note. With its unsaturated profile, #4690c4 avoids the aggressive brightness of primary blues, making it a reliable choice for corporate UI and professional dashboards. It pairs exceptionally well with muted grays or charcoal to maintain a clean aesthetic. Because it offers strong contrast against black text, it functions perfectly for readability in small, dense body copy.
Questions about #4690c4
What is #4690c4 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #4690c4 is rgb(70, 144, 196), in HSL hsl(205, 52%, 52%) and in CMYK 64%, 27%, 0%, 23%.
What colors pair best with #4690c4?
Use muted neutrals like charcoal or soft slate grays to balance the steady nature of #4690c4. Because it is unsaturated, it also works well with crisp white for high readability or subtle off-whites for a softer, modern interface look.
Is #4690c4 suitable for body text or UI design?
Yes, #4690c4 serves as an excellent choice for corporate UI because it avoids the aggressive brightness of primary blues. It provides enough contrast against dark backgrounds for readability while remaining distinct enough to be used as a primary interactive element.
Is #4690c4 readable on white or black?
#4690c4 has a 3.47:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.04:1 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.