#4B4FAF Hex Color

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Reach for #4b4faf when a design needs a strong indigo that holds up in dark mode or night sky themes. The color is saturated and cool, with enough depth to read moody instead of playful. White text sits clearly on it at about 6.9:1 contrast, so it can carry small body copy. Pair it with warm gold for sharp contrast.

Questions about #4b4faf

What is #4b4faf in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #4b4faf is rgb(75, 79, 175), in HSL hsl(238, 40%, 49%) and in CMYK 57%, 55%, 0%, 31%.
What colors pair well with #4b4faf?
Warm golds, ambers, and soft peach tones bring out the best in #4b4faf, since its cool saturation needs heat to avoid feeling flat. Try amber or peach as small accents rather than large blocks.
Is #4b4faf readable on white or black?
#4b4faf has a 6.91:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.03:1 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.