#4B74C2 Hex Color
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#4b74c2 is a cool, moderately muted blue with a slightly gray undertone and controlled brightness. It suggests trust and reliability without feeling overly vivid, making it useful for finance, technology, healthcare, and government interfaces. Use it as a supporting brand tone or UI accent. White text reaches about 4.6:1 contrast, enough for WCAG AA body text.
Questions about #4b74c2
What is #4b74c2 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #4b74c2 is rgb(75, 116, 194), in HSL hsl(219, 49%, 53%) and in CMYK 61%, 40%, 0%, 24%.
What colors pair well with #4b74c2?
#4b74c2 pairs well with charcoal, off-white, and restrained warm accents such as terracotta, which add contrast without overpowering its cool, dependable character. Use charcoal for text and warm accents sparingly in buttons or key details.
Is #4b74c2 readable on white or black?
#4b74c2 has a 4.58:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.57:1 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.