#4785C2 Hex Color
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Moderately light and rather unsaturated, #4785c2 is a cool blue with a clean, slightly gray cast. Its steady tone suggests trust and reliability, fitting security, finance, healthcare, and technology branding. Use it as a supporting color beside navy or muted terracotta rather than a full-page background. The hex code is #4785c2; black text reaches about 5.4:1 contrast, meeting WCAG AA body text requirements.
Questions about #4785c2
What is #4785c2 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #4785c2 is rgb(71, 133, 194), in HSL hsl(210, 50%, 52%) and in CMYK 63%, 31%, 0%, 24%.
Is #4785c2 a warm or cool color?
#4785c2 reads as a cool, moderately light blue rather than a warm shade because its blue hue and restrained saturation create a clean, slightly gray cast, with a steady mood that supports trust and reliability in professional visual systems.
What colors pair well with #4785c2?
#4785c2 pairs well with navy for deeper professional contrast and muted terracotta for restrained warmth, while soft neutrals can keep its cool, slightly gray cast feeling clean in interfaces and other supporting design roles.
Is #4785c2 readable on white or black?
#4785c2 has a 3.88:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.40:1 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.