#4A5774 Hex Color
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#4a5774 is a dark, dusty blue with gray undertones. This hex code stays subdued thanks to its low saturation, which suits it to dark mode backgrounds and supporting roles more than hero moments. It flatters warm accents like terracotta or muted gold. White text reaches about 7.2:1 contrast on it, so small type stays readable.
Questions about #4a5774
What is #4a5774 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #4a5774 is rgb(74, 87, 116), in HSL hsl(221, 22%, 37%) and in CMYK 36%, 25%, 0%, 55%. Browse more shades of blue with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #4a5774?
Warm accents like terracotta, dusty rose, and muted gold bring out the best in #4a5774, since its cool gray undertone needs warmth to avoid reading flat. Cream also works as a softer stand-in for white.
Is #4a5774 readable on white or black?
#4a5774 has a 7.22:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.90:1 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.