#4A6D81 Hex Color
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Dusty blue with gray undertones, #4a6d81 is ashy, matte, and very low in saturation. That restraint makes it a steady supporting tone or UI background, and white text reads clearly on it at about 5.5:1 contrast. The hex code #4a6d81 fits finance, healthcare, and nautical work where calm matters more than punch.
Questions about #4a6d81
What is #4a6d81 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #4a6d81 is rgb(74, 109, 129), in HSL hsl(202, 27%, 40%) and in CMYK 43%, 16%, 0%, 49%. Browse more shades of blue with names and hex codes.
What text color works best on #4a6d81?
White text gives the clearest read on #4a6d81, at about 5.5:1 contrast. That clears the WCAG AA threshold for body text, so the color works behind small type.
What colors pair well with #4a6d81?
Terracotta and soft cream add warmth to this muted blue, while burgundy makes a richer pairing than camel or tan. Keep bright accents small so the blue stays the base.
Is #4a6d81 readable on white or black?
#4a6d81 has a 5.53:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.79:1 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.