#4973BC Hex Color
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Finance dashboards and government portals often reach for blues like this. #4973bc is a medium blue with muted saturation and a cool gray undertone, so it reads dependable instead of flashy. Work it in as a dominant base for UI or branding, and lift it with warm sand or terracotta accents. White text hits about 4.7:1 contrast on it, so small copy stays readable.
Questions about #4973bc
What is #4973bc in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #4973bc is rgb(73, 115, 188), in HSL hsl(218, 46%, 51%) and in CMYK 61%, 39%, 0%, 26%.
What colors pair well with #4973bc?
Warm terracotta or soft sand keeps #4973bc from feeling too corporate, while charcoal and off-white suit clean interface work. Cool grays also blend in well but can flatten the palette.
Is #4973bc readable on white or black?
#4973bc has a 4.70:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.46:1 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.