#4785C0 Hex Color
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Muted but not washed out, #4785c0 is a medium blue with a cool, gray undertone. That steadiness is why finance, healthcare, and government brands reach for blues like it. Use the hex code as a dominant base or UI background; black text on it hits 5.4:1, so body copy stays readable. Pair it with warm sand or terracotta to keep the palette from going cold.
Questions about #4785c0
What is #4785c0 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #4785c0 is rgb(71, 133, 192), in HSL hsl(209, 49%, 52%) and in CMYK 63%, 31%, 0%, 25%.
What colors pair well with #4785c0?
Warm neutrals like sand and terracotta balance its cool tone, while a deep navy anchors it in a monochromatic scheme. Skip pale grays, which wash it out.
Is #4785c0 readable on white or black?
#4785c0 has a 3.90:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.38:1 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.