#4A687F Hex Color
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#4a687f is a dusty, grayed-down blue that reads serious without much saturation. Its low chroma suits supporting roles in finance, healthcare, or government branding, though large surfaces can turn muddy. Pair it with soft coral or warm sand for gentle contrast. White text passes AA on top at roughly 5.9:1, so body copy stays legible.
Questions about #4a687f
What is #4a687f in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #4a687f is rgb(74, 104, 127), in HSL hsl(206, 26%, 39%) and in CMYK 42%, 18%, 0%, 50%. Browse more shades of blue with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #4a687f?
Soft coral, warm sand, and terracotta all lift this muted blue without fighting its ashy character. For a moodier palette, try burgundy or charcoal accents.
Is #4a687f readable on white or black?
#4a687f has a 5.86:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.57:1 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.