#4888C4 Hex Color
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A muted steel blue with a soft gray undertone. #4888c4 sits mid-dark and low on saturation, so it reads steady instead of loud, which suits finance, healthcare, and security branding. Black text clears WCAG AA over it at about 5.6:1, so small body copy stays legible. It works best as a supporting tone or button color; stretched across a full background next to white, it can look washed out.
Questions about #4888c4
What is #4888c4 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #4888c4 is rgb(72, 136, 196), in HSL hsl(209, 51%, 53%) and in CMYK 63%, 31%, 0%, 23%.
What colors pair well with #4888c4?
Warm neutrals like sand and soft coral balance its cool gray undertone, while burgundy makes it feel richer than the usual navy pairing. For a cleaner palette, try it with off-white rather than pure white.
Is #4888c4 readable on white or black?
#4888c4 has a 3.75:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.59:1 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.