#4A6F87 Hex Color
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#4a6f87 is a cool, dusty blue with gray undertones and very low saturation. Its matte, restrained character suggests trust and control without demanding attention. Use it as a supporting tone for finance, healthcare, government, or technology interfaces, pairing it with off-white and muted rust. White text reaches about 5.4:1 contrast, making the hex code suitable for readable UI text.
Questions about #4a6f87
What is #4a6f87 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #4a6f87 is rgb(74, 111, 135), in HSL hsl(204, 29%, 41%) and in CMYK 45%, 18%, 0%, 47%.
What colors pair well with #4a6f87?
#4a6f87 pairs well with off-white, muted rust, and warm terracotta, which add contrast without overpowering its cool, gray-blue base. Use charcoal for stronger text hierarchy and pale blue-gray for a calm monochromatic interface.
Where does #4a6f87 work best?
#4a6f87 works best as a restrained supporting color in finance, healthcare, government, and technology interfaces, where its cool gray-blue tone communicates control and trust without feeling loud. Pair it with off-white surfaces and reserve warmer accents for calls to action.
Is #4a6f87 readable on white or black?
#4a6f87 has a 5.36:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.91:1 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.