#479FFD Hex Color
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#479ffd is a high-energy, saturated blue that demands attention. Because of its intense brightness, this shade performs best as a call-to-action button or a sharp UI accent rather than a background color. Pair it with dark grays or charcoal to ground its boldness. It meets accessibility standards for small black text, making it a reliable choice for functional interface elements.
Questions about #479ffd
What is #479ffd in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #479ffd is rgb(71, 159, 253), in HSL hsl(211, 98%, 64%) and in CMYK 72%, 37%, 0%, 1%.
How can I effectively pair #479ffd in a UI design?
Use #479ffd primarily as an accent for call-to-action buttons or interactive links to leverage its natural energy. It pairs best with charcoal or deep slate grays, which ground its intensity without diminishing the visual impact of the blue.
Is #479ffd readable on white or black?
#479ffd has a 2.74:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.64:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it is too faint for text and on black it works for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.