#4B6B88 Hex Color

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#4b6b88 is a dark, muted blue with dusty gray undertones and a matte, slightly inky finish. Its low saturation creates a restrained mood suited to trust, control, and reliability. The hex code #4b6b88 works well as a supporting tone in finance, technology, healthcare, and government interfaces. White text reaches about 5.6:1 contrast, supporting WCAG AA body text.

Questions about #4b6b88

What is #4b6b88 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #4b6b88 is rgb(75, 107, 136), in HSL hsl(209, 29%, 41%) and in CMYK 45%, 21%, 0%, 47%. Browse more shades of blue with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #4b6b88?
#4b6b88 pairs well with white, charcoal, muted cream, and burgundy because these choices add contrast or warmth without overpowering its dusty, low-saturation character across interfaces, editorial layouts, and brand palettes. Use cream for warmth and burgundy for restrained emphasis.
Is #4b6b88 readable on white or black?
#4b6b88 has a 5.58:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.75:1 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.