#4A7194 Hex Color

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Dusty, muted blue with heavy gray undertones. #4a7194 sits at mid-dark lightness with low saturation, so it reads matte and cool instead of bright. It works best as a supporting tone or UI background, where white text stays readable at about 5.1:1 contrast. The hex code looks richer against burgundy than beside white, which can wash it out. A steady fit for finance, healthcare, and tech interfaces that need restraint.

Questions about #4a7194

What is #4a7194 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #4a7194 is rgb(74, 113, 148), in HSL hsl(208, 33%, 44%) and in CMYK 50%, 24%, 0%, 42%.
What colors pair well with #4a7194?
Rich burgundy and warm sand both flatter it, adding warmth and contrast this muted blue lacks on its own. Crisp white and charcoal work well for text and UI elements layered on top.
Is #4a7194 readable on white or black?
#4a7194 has a 5.14:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.08:1 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.