#4A5AD8 Hex Color
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Not a quiet navy, #4a5ad8 is a saturated indigo with real voltage. Its cool, electric character works best as an accent color: buttons, highlights, and links in creative or spiritual branding. White text reads clearly on top at about 5.6:1, so it clears WCAG AA for body copy. It can wash out next to plain white, so check mixing gray before building softened tints.
Questions about #4a5ad8
What is #4a5ad8 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #4a5ad8 is rgb(74, 90, 216), in HSL hsl(233, 65%, 57%) and in CMYK 66%, 58%, 0%, 15%.
What colors pair well with #4a5ad8?
Warm neutrals like terracotta, sand, and soft taupe balance its electric coolness better than plain white or black. A muted coral accent also creates strong complementary contrast. Avoid other saturated blues, which flatten it.
Is #4a5ad8 readable on white or black?
#4a5ad8 has a 5.60:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.74:1 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 only for large text (24px, or 18.5px bold). Try other pairs in the contrast checker.