#4A6D7E Hex Color
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This dusty, ashy blue feels restrained and professional. Because #4a6d7e is so muted, it works well as a reliable, non-distracting background for data-heavy UI or corporate branding. Pair it with crisp white text to ensure readability, as the 5.6:1 contrast ratio is excellent. The hex code for this muted tone is #4a6d7e. It serves best as a supporting neutral rather than a dominant color.
Questions about #4a6d7e
What is #4a6d7e in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #4a6d7e is rgb(74, 109, 126), in HSL hsl(200, 26%, 39%) and in CMYK 41%, 13%, 0%, 51%.
What colors pair well with the #4a6d7e blue?
#4a6d7e works best with crisp, neutral shades to maintain its professional character. It pairs beautifully with white for maximum contrast and readability, or with soft, warm cream tones to balance its naturally cool, ashy temperature.
Is #4a6d7e readable on white or black?
#4a6d7e has a 5.55:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.77:1 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.