#4A6681 Hex Color
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Muted and cool, #4a6681 is a dark blue with gray undertones and a matte, dusty finish. Its low saturation gives interfaces a serious, dependable mood without the weight of navy. Use the hex code #4a6681 as a supporting tone for finance, technology, or government designs, paired with warm off-white or muted brass. White text has about 6.0:1 contrast, suitable for WCAG AA body text.
Questions about #4a6681
What is #4a6681 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #4a6681 is rgb(74, 102, 129), in HSL hsl(209, 27%, 40%) and in CMYK 43%, 21%, 0%, 49%.
What colors pair well with #4a6681?
Is #4a6681 warm or cool?
#4a6681 reads as a cool blue because its gray undertones pull it away from warmth, while its muted saturation keeps the effect composed rather than icy for restrained interfaces and backgrounds that need dependable visual weight.
Is #4a6681 readable on white or black?
#4a6681 has a 5.98:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.50:1 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.