#4A76A0 Hex Color
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A dusty, unsaturated blue, #4a76a0 carries a matte finish that feels restrained and reliable. Because it sits on the cooler side of the spectrum, it works best as a steady background color for financial or security-focused UI. Pair it with soft creams rather than stark white to prevent it from looking washed out. This hex code meets contrast standards for readable body text.
Questions about #4a76a0
What is #4a76a0 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #4a76a0 is rgb(74, 118, 160), in HSL hsl(209, 37%, 46%) and in CMYK 54%, 26%, 0%, 37%.
What colors pair best with the #4a76a0 blue?
This blue pairs beautifully with warm, soft creams or off-whites rather than stark white, which can cause the color to appear washed out. For a stronger contrast, it sits well alongside charcoal or slate greys for a modern, tech-focused aesthetic.
Is #4a76a0 readable on white or black?
#4a76a0 has a 4.78:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.39:1 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.