#4A7991 Hex Color
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#4a7991 is a muted, cool blue with gray undertones and a mid-dark value. Its dusty, low-saturation character suggests trust and reliability without feeling severe. It suits security, finance, healthcare, and technology interfaces. Use it as a supporting brand tone or UI base with white text for readable small body copy. The hex code is #4a7991.
Questions about #4a7991
What is #4a7991 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #4a7991 is rgb(74, 121, 145), in HSL hsl(200, 32%, 43%) and in CMYK 49%, 17%, 0%, 43%.
What colors pair well with #4a7991?
#4a7991 pairs well with warm off-white, charcoal, and muted terracotta because its cool, gray-leaning base gains contrast from warmer neutrals while keeping quiet interfaces grounded and easy to scan.
Is #4a7991 readable on white or black?
#4a7991 has a 4.73:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.43:1 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.