#479ABF Hex Color
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This unsaturated, mid-tone blue carries a cool, professional edge. It works best as a primary interface color for tech and finance brands that need to project reliability without appearing aggressive. Because it maintains high contrast, black text remains readable against it. The hex code for this shade is #479abf, which looks sharp when paired with soft cream or charcoal accents for a balanced, modern palette.
Questions about #479abf
What is #479abf in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #479abf is rgb(71, 154, 191), in HSL hsl(199, 48%, 51%) and in CMYK 63%, 19%, 0%, 25%.
What colors pair well with #479abf for a modern UI?
Using #479abf with high-contrast neutrals creates the best visual balance for professional dashboards. Try pairing it with charcoal for text or structural elements, and use a soft cream or off-white for backgrounds to keep the interface approachable.
Is #479abf readable on white or black?
#479abf has a 3.16:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.64:1 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.