#4B6BBC Hex Color
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#4b6bbc is a cool, moderately muted blue with a medium-light value and subtle violet undertones. Its controlled character suits finance, technology, healthcare, government, and security branding. Use it as a supporting tone beside charcoal or warm white. White text reaches about 5.1:1 contrast, meeting WCAG AA for body text. The hex code is #4b6bbc.
Questions about #4b6bbc
What is #4b6bbc in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #4b6bbc is rgb(75, 107, 188), in HSL hsl(223, 46%, 52%) and in CMYK 60%, 43%, 0%, 26%. Browse more shades of blue with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #4b6bbc?
Pair #4b6bbc with charcoal, warm white, or soft neutrals to balance its cool violet-blue character; muted burgundy or pale gold can add contrast without overwhelming it in interfaces and marketing materials.
Is #4b6bbc readable on white or black?
#4b6bbc has a 5.08:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.12:1 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.