#476584 Hex Color
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#476584 is a dark, muted blue with gray undertones and low saturation, giving it a matte, subdued character. It suggests seriousness and reliability without feeling harsh. Use it as a supporting tone in finance, technology, healthcare, or government interfaces, especially with white text, which reaches about 6.1:1 contrast. The hex code for this cool blue is #476584.
Questions about #476584
What is #476584 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #476584 is rgb(71, 101, 132), in HSL hsl(210, 30%, 40%) and in CMYK 46%, 23%, 0%, 48%. Browse more shades of blue with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #476584?
#476584 pairs well with white, soft gray, and warm neutrals such as beige, which soften its cool, restrained character and keep layouts feeling clear rather than stark in light or dark themes.
Does #476584 read as warm or cool?
#476584 reads as a cool blue because its blue base is softened by gray, producing a subdued, matte appearance rather than a bright or icy look, while its low saturation keeps the effect calm and restrained.
Where can #476584 be used effectively?
#476584 works well as a supporting color in finance, technology, healthcare, and government interfaces, where its cool blue-gray tone communicates reliability without feeling harsh and suits navigation, secondary panels, borders, and headings.
Is #476584 readable on white or black?
#476584 has a 6.06:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.46:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it works for body text and on black it works only for large text (24px, or 18.5px bold). Try other pairs in the contrast checker.