#4A6982 Hex Color
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Muted, cool, and slightly ashy, #4a6982 is a medium-dark blue with gray undertones and a matte feel. Its restrained saturation supports trustworthy interfaces for finance, healthcare, government, and technology. Use it as a supporting tone with warm ivory or muted copper; white text achieves about 5.8:1 contrast. The hex code is #4a6982.
Questions about #4a6982
What is #4a6982 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #4a6982 is rgb(74, 105, 130), in HSL hsl(207, 27%, 40%) and in CMYK 43%, 19%, 0%, 49%. Browse more shades of blue with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #4a6982?
Warm ivory and muted copper pair especially well with #4a6982, balancing its cool gray undertones with gentle warmth without overpowering its restrained saturation; use ivory for spacious backgrounds and copper for restrained accents in editorial, product, or interface palettes.
Does #4a6982 read as warm or cool?
#4a6982 reads as a cool, medium-dark blue because its gray undertones and low-to-moderate saturation soften the hue without adding yellow or red warmth to its appearance on screen and in print. It feels steady and restrained, making it useful for supporting surfaces or professional branding.
Is #4a6982 readable on white or black?
#4a6982 has a 5.77:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.63:1 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.