#4976BD Hex Color
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The hex code #4976bd describes a cool, moderately muted blue with a slightly gray cast and medium value. Its restrained saturation suggests trust and reliability without feeling severe. Use it as a supporting brand color in finance, healthcare, or technology, or for buttons and data panels. Black text reaches about 4.6:1 contrast, meeting WCAG AA for body text.
Questions about #4976bd
What is #4976bd in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #4976bd is rgb(73, 118, 189), in HSL hsl(217, 47%, 51%) and in CMYK 61%, 38%, 0%, 26%.
What colors pair well with #4976bd in a palette?
#4976bd pairs well with off-white and charcoal, while restrained warm accents such as burgundy or terracotta create contrast without overpowering its muted blue base, making the palette useful for financial dashboards, healthcare branding, and dependable technology products.
Is #4976bd warm or cool, and what mood does it create?
#4976bd reads cool because its blue hue and muted saturation lack warm red or yellow influence. Its medium value communicates control and dependability without the intensity of vivid blue, making it suitable for security, government, and healthcare interfaces.
Is #4976bd readable on white or black?
#4976bd has a 4.55:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.60:1 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 for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.