#4B74C0 Hex Color
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#4b74c0 is a cool, moderately muted blue with a soft gray undertone and medium depth. Its restrained saturation gives interfaces a dependable, controlled feel suited to finance, security, technology, and healthcare. Use it as a supporting brand tone or UI accent. White text reaches about a 4.6:1 contrast ratio, meeting WCAG AA for small body text; the hex code is #4b74c0.
Questions about #4b74c0
What is #4b74c0 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #4b74c0 is rgb(75, 116, 192), in HSL hsl(219, 48%, 52%) and in CMYK 61%, 40%, 0%, 25%. Browse more shades of blue with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #4b74c0?
#4b74c0 pairs well with off-white, charcoal, and muted terracotta, which warm its cool blue cast without overpowering its restrained saturation while keeping the overall palette controlled and easy to scan. Use warm neutrals for larger areas and reserve that accent for small emphasis.
Is #4b74c0 readable on white or black?
#4b74c0 has a 4.60:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.55:1 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 for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.