#4A5763 Hex Color
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#4a5763 is a dark, muted blue-gray with a dusty, ashy finish and low saturation. Its serious, controlled character suits security, finance, technology, and government branding. Use it as a supporting tone or matte interface background, paired with warm ivory or subdued burgundy. White text remains clear, and the hex code meets WCAG AA body-text contrast requirements.
Questions about #4a5763
What is #4a5763 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #4a5763 is rgb(74, 87, 99), in HSL hsl(209, 14%, 34%) and in CMYK 25%, 12%, 0%, 61%.
What colors pair well with #4a5763?
Warm ivory and muted burgundy balance #4a5763’s cool, ashy base, while pale blue-gray supports a monochromatic scheme. Use it for navigation, panels, or supporting backgrounds, with brighter accents reserved for calls to action.
Does #4a5763 read as warm or cool?
#4a5763 reads as a cool blue-gray because its blue component exceeds its red component, while low saturation softens the effect. Its dusty, ashy finish feels controlled rather than icy, making it suitable for serious, understated visual systems.
Is #4a5763 readable on white or black?
#4a5763 has a 7.40:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.83:1 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.