#4B6679 Hex Color
Dusty blue with a serious streak
Reach for this muted blue when you need a UI background that keeps white text readable. #4b6679 is dark and dusty, with a gray cast that reads serious and subdued. It works best as a base or supporting tone in finance and tech layouts, though it can turn muddy next to pure white. The hex code #4b6679 gives about 6.0:1 contrast with white, enough for small body text.
Questions about #4b6679
What is #4b6679 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #4b6679 is rgb(75, 102, 121), in HSL hsl(205, 23%, 38%) and in CMYK 38%, 16%, 0%, 53%.
What colors pair well with #4b6679?
The gray undertone in #4b6679 flatters warm, desaturated partners like burgundy or muted sand. Pale creams and soft whites also work well for text and borders on top of it.
Is #4b6679 readable on white or black?
#4b6679 has a 6.04:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.47:1 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.