#4A63A5 Hex Color
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This dusty, unsaturated blue feels restrained and serious, making it a reliable choice for professional interfaces. Because it lacks high chroma, #4a63a5 works well as a supporting background color for finance or tech platforms. It pairs cleanly with warm creams or soft grays to ground the palette. White text provides sufficient contrast for readability, maintaining a secure and professional look across digital applications.
Questions about #4a63a5
What is #4a63a5 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #4a63a5 is rgb(74, 99, 165), in HSL hsl(224, 38%, 47%) and in CMYK 55%, 40%, 0%, 35%. Browse more shades of blue with names and hex codes.
What colors pair best with #4a63a5?
This blue pairs effectively with warm creams or light grays to ground your design palette. Using crisp white for text ensures the contrast remains high enough for readability in professional applications while maintaining a stable, serious visual impact.
Is #4a63a5 suitable for text-heavy interfaces?
Yes, this color is a stable choice for background elements in finance or tech software because its low chroma prevents visual fatigue. Pair it with dark charcoal or high-contrast white text to ensure accessibility standards are met for long-form content.
Is #4a63a5 readable on white or black?
#4a63a5 has a 5.80:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.61:1 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.