#4A90E2 Hex Color
A crisp and professional primary blue
This bright, saturated blue feels steady and professional, making it a standard choice for corporate UI and finance dashboards. The hex code #4a90e2 offers excellent contrast against black text, so it remains readable for small UI elements or navigation bars. Use it as a primary accent color, as its high visibility can overwhelm larger background areas if not balanced with neutral grays or whites.
Questions about #4a90e2
What is #4a90e2 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #4a90e2 is rgb(74, 144, 226), in HSL hsl(212, 72%, 59%) and in CMYK 67%, 36%, 0%, 11%.
What colors pair well with #4a90e2 for interface design?
#4a90e2 works best when balanced against neutral backgrounds like light gray or pure white to maintain legibility. For secondary accents, try pairing it with a contrasting warm orange to create visual tension and call-to-action impact in dashboard layouts.
Is #4a90e2 readable on white or black?
#4a90e2 has a 3.29:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.37:1 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.