#4A8DDF Hex Color
A clear, dependable cool blue
A fairly saturated, cool blue with a clean, slightly muted finish, #4a8ddf feels reliable and controlled without looking severe. Its clear tone supports trust, security, and calm communication in technology, finance, healthcare, and government design. Use it as a supporting brand color or interface accent, with black text for accessible body copy.
Questions about #4a8ddf
What is #4a8ddf in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #4a8ddf is rgb(74, 141, 223), in HSL hsl(213, 70%, 58%) and in CMYK 67%, 37%, 0%, 13%.
What colors pair well with #4a8ddf?
#4a8ddf pairs well with charcoal, warm white, and muted orange accents, which balance its cool saturation without competing for attention. Use charcoal for text, warm white for space, and orange sparingly for calls to action.
Is #4a8ddf readable on white or black?
#4a8ddf has a 3.40:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.16:1 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.