#4A5566 Hex Color
A serious and grounded muted slate blue
This muted, slate-blue shade feels serious and grounded. With a heavy grey undertone, #4a5566 provides a professional, stable backdrop for finance or tech interfaces. It works best as a neutral base rather than a focal point. Because it offers strong contrast against white text, it remains legible even when used for small body type. The hex code for this ashy blue is #4a5566.
Questions about #4a5566
What is #4a5566 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #4a5566 is rgb(74, 85, 102), in HSL hsl(216, 16%, 35%) and in CMYK 27%, 17%, 0%, 60%.
Where should I use #4a5566 in a design layout?
#4a5566 works best as a neutral foundation or a stable background element in finance or tech interfaces. Its heavy grey undertone ensures that it remains unobtrusive, allowing high-contrast elements like white text or bright call-to-action buttons to stand out clearly.
What colors pair well with #4a5566?
Because of its ashy, muted nature, #4a5566 pairs effectively with crisp, high-contrast shades like pure white or very light grey for text. For secondary accents, it complements warmer earth tones like terracotta or soft, muted golds to add depth without clashing.
Is #4a5566 readable on white or black?
#4a5566 has a 7.54:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.78:1 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 is too faint for text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.