#4A85BE Hex Color
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#4a85be is a moderately light, unsaturated blue with cool gray undertones. Its steady, controlled character supports trust and reliability without feeling harsh, making it useful for finance, healthcare, technology, and government interfaces. Use it as a supporting brand tone or UI surface, and pair it with black text for readable body copy. The hex code is #4a85be.
Questions about #4a85be
What is #4a85be in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #4a85be is rgb(74, 133, 190), in HSL hsl(209, 47%, 52%) and in CMYK 61%, 30%, 0%, 25%.
What colors pair well with #4a85be?
#4a85be pairs well with charcoal text, soft cream backgrounds, and restrained burgundy accents because its muted coolness leaves room for warmer contrast. These combinations work especially well in finance, technology, and editorial interfaces.
Is #4a85be readable on white or black?
#4a85be has a 3.89:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.38:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it works only for large text (24px, or 18.5px bold) and on black it works for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.