#4993F4 Hex Color
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Not a quiet navy or a soft pastel, #4993f4 is a loud, bright blue built for attention. Use it as an accent for calls to action, links, and highlights in tech or finance work. Black text reads clearly on it at about 6.8:1, so small labels hold up. Mix it toward gray and it muddies fast, so keep it pure.
Questions about #4993f4
What is #4993f4 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #4993f4 is rgb(73, 147, 244), in HSL hsl(214, 89%, 62%) and in CMYK 70%, 40%, 0%, 4%.
What colors pair well with #4993f4?
#4993f4 pairs best with warm oranges, its complementary opposite, and grounded neutrals like charcoal or cream. The warmth keeps the blue from feeling cold, while dark neutrals let its saturation carry the design.
Is #4993f4 readable on white or black?
#4993f4 has a 3.10:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.76:1 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.