#4A6FA5 Hex Color
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A dusty, unsaturated blue, #4a6fa5 carries a serious and reliable character. Its muted quality makes it an excellent choice for corporate UI, tech interfaces, or security-focused branding where understatement matters. This shade pairs well with soft creams or warm grays to offset its cool temperature. The hex code is #4a6fa5, which offers enough contrast against white text to ensure readability for standard body copy.
Questions about #4a6fa5
What is #4a6fa5 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #4a6fa5 is rgb(74, 111, 165), in HSL hsl(216, 38%, 47%) and in CMYK 55%, 33%, 0%, 35%.
What colors pair well with #4a6fa5 for a balanced interface?
Does #4a6fa5 function well as a primary brand color?
Yes, #4a6fa5 is an excellent choice for brands needing to project stability and trustworthiness. Its muted, unsaturated nature prevents the eye fatigue associated with brighter blues, making it highly effective for SaaS platforms, banking apps, and dashboard design.
Is #4a6fa5 readable on white or black?
#4a6fa5 has a 5.11:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.10:1 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.