#4B5A72 Hex Color
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Muted and slate-like, #4b5a72 is a dark, low-saturation blue with gray undertones. Its matte appearance feels serious, controlled, and dependable, fitting finance, security, government, and technology branding. Use it as a supporting tone or dark interface background, pairing it with warm off-white or muted burgundy. The hex code #4b5a72 supports clear white text at about 7:1 contrast.
Questions about #4b5a72
What is #4b5a72 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #4b5a72 is rgb(75, 90, 114), in HSL hsl(217, 21%, 37%) and in CMYK 34%, 21%, 0%, 55%. Browse more shades of blue with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #4b5a72?
#4b5a72 pairs well with warm off-white for clean contrast, while muted burgundy adds restrained warmth. Soft neutrals and pale blue-gray accents can extend the palette without competing with its slate character.
Is #4b5a72 a warm or cool color?
#4b5a72 reads as a cool color because its blue base and gray undertones reduce warmth. Its low saturation softens that coolness, giving it a calm, matte appearance rather than a bright or icy feel.
Is #4b5a72 readable on white or black?
#4b5a72 has a 6.98:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.00:1 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.