#4A95D9 Hex Color
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Reach for #4a95d9 when a fintech dashboard, healthcare portal, or security brand needs a trustworthy blue. This hex code is cool and rather muted, close to mixing gray into a standard blue, so it reads steady instead of loud. Use it as a supporting tone behind black text, which clears WCAG AA contrast for body copy. Warm terracotta accents keep layouts from feeling cold.
Questions about #4a95d9
What is #4a95d9 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #4a95d9 is rgb(74, 149, 217), in HSL hsl(209, 65%, 57%) and in CMYK 66%, 31%, 0%, 15%. Browse more shades of blue with names and hex codes.
What text color works best on #4a95d9?
Black text works best on #4a95d9, with a contrast ratio of about 6.6:1. That clears the WCAG AA requirement of 4.5:1, so small body text stays readable on it.
What colors pair well with #4a95d9?
Pair #4a95d9 with warm terracotta or soft sand neutrals to balance its cool cast. For a tighter palette, navy and pale sky tints keep everything monochromatic.
Is #4a95d9 readable on white or black?
#4a95d9 has a 3.18:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.59:1 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.