#4973A5 Hex Color
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This muted, dusty blue feels reserved and professional. With its unsaturated, matte quality, it works well as a reliable base for corporate or financial interfaces. It lacks high contrast against dark text, so pair it with white lettering to satisfy accessibility requirements. The hex code for this cool-toned shade is #4973a5.
Questions about #4973a5
What is #4973a5 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #4973a5 is rgb(73, 115, 165), in HSL hsl(213, 39%, 47%) and in CMYK 56%, 30%, 0%, 35%.
What colors pair well with #4973a5 for a professional palette?
This muted blue complements neutral tones like charcoal or soft off-whites perfectly, creating a balanced, trustworthy aesthetic. For a subtle accent, try incorporating a muted terracotta to add warmth without disrupting the professional, understated mood of the interface.
Is #4973a5 readable on white or black?
#4973a5 has a 4.90:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.27:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it works for body text and on black it works only for large text (24px, or 18.5px bold). Try other pairs in the contrast checker.