#4797B1 Hex Color
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The hex code #4797b1 is a cool, moderately muted cyan-blue with a soft green undertone and medium-light value. Its restrained saturation feels refreshing and trustworthy rather than loud, fitting communication, technology, aerospace, and children’s products. Use it as a supporting brand tone or interface background; black text has about a 6.3:1 contrast ratio, enough for WCAG AA body text.
Questions about #4797b1
What is #4797b1 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #4797b1 is rgb(71, 151, 177), in HSL hsl(195, 43%, 49%) and in CMYK 60%, 15%, 0%, 31%.
What colors pair well with #4797b1?
#4797b1 pairs well with charcoal, navy, and terracotta because dark neutrals sharpen its muted coolness, while terracotta adds controlled warmth without overwhelming its medium-light value in a restrained palette. Use charcoal for text and terracotta sparingly in accents.
Where does #4797b1 work best in a design?
#4797b1 works best as a supporting tone or medium-light UI background in technology, communication, and aerospace projects, where its cool, restrained saturation adds clarity without demanding the attention of a primary accent. Pair it with dark text and reserve brighter colors for key actions.
Is #4797b1 readable on white or black?
#4797b1 has a 3.31:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.32:1 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.