#4B7589 Hex Color
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Muted and cool, #4b7589 is a dusty blue with gray undertones and a matte, slightly ashy finish. Its restrained saturation suggests reliability and control, making it useful for finance, healthcare, government, and technology interfaces. Use it as a supporting tone or background with white text, which reaches about 5.0:1 contrast. The hex code is #4b7589.
Questions about #4b7589
What is #4b7589 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #4b7589 is rgb(75, 117, 137), in HSL hsl(199, 29%, 42%) and in CMYK 45%, 15%, 0%, 46%. Browse more shades of blue with names and hex codes.
What mood does #4b7589 create in a design?
#4b7589 creates a calm, dependable mood through its cool blue hue, restrained saturation, and gray undertones, making it a strong choice for interfaces and layouts that need clarity without a bright or highly energetic appearance.
What colors pair well with #4b7589?
#4b7589 pairs well with white, pale neutrals, charcoal, and muted warm accents; use light neutrals for clean contrast, dark tones for depth, or restrained warmth to soften its cool, gray-blue character.
Is #4b7589 readable on white or black?
#4b7589 has a 4.99:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.20:1 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.