#4693C3 Hex Color
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With its muted saturation and medium-light value, #4693c3 is a cool blue with a slight gray cast. The hex code #4693c3 projects reliability and control, making it useful for finance, healthcare, security, and technology brands. Use it as a supporting tone beside navy or warm white; black text remains highly legible for accessible interfaces.
Questions about #4693c3
What is #4693c3 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #4693c3 is rgb(70, 147, 195), in HSL hsl(203, 51%, 52%) and in CMYK 64%, 25%, 0%, 24%. Browse more shades of blue with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #4693c3?
#4693c3 pairs well with navy, warm white, and charcoal because they reinforce its cool blue character without competing with its muted saturation, while a restrained terracotta accent can add warmth.
Is #4693c3 a warm or cool color?
#4693c3 reads as a cool blue because its blue channel is strongest, while its slight gray cast softens the color without adding noticeable warmth or the sharp intensity of a vivid primary blue. It suits calm, reliable visual themes.
Is #4693c3 readable on white or black?
#4693c3 has a 3.37:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.22:1 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.