#4A74A0 Hex Color
Reliable and steady dusty slate blue
#4a74a0 is a dusty, unsaturated blue with a matte finish. This muted tone projects reliability and professional stability, making it an excellent choice for corporate UI, finance, or government branding. Because it sits in a mid-range lightness, white text remains readable against it. Use it as a dominant background color, or pair it with soft, warm greys for a modern, understated aesthetic.
Questions about #4a74a0
What is #4a74a0 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #4a74a0 is rgb(74, 116, 160), in HSL hsl(211, 37%, 46%) and in CMYK 54%, 28%, 0%, 37%.
What colors pair well with the dusty blue of #4a74a0?
#4a74a0 works best when balanced by soft, neutral tones to maintain its professional character. It pairs beautifully with a crisp off-white for high-contrast text or a warm sand to soften its clinical, corporate edge for modern web layouts.
Is #4a74a0 readable on white or black?
#4a74a0 has a 4.88:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.29:1 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.