#4B79A7 Hex Color
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Muted and cool, #4b79a7 is a medium blue with soft gray undertones and restrained saturation. Its steady, reliable character suits finance, security, healthcare, technology, and government branding. Use it as a supporting color beside warm white or burgundy. Black text reaches about 4.6:1 contrast for body copy. The hex code for this blue is #4b79a7.
Questions about #4b79a7
What is #4b79a7 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #4b79a7 is rgb(75, 121, 167), in HSL hsl(210, 38%, 47%) and in CMYK 55%, 28%, 0%, 35%. Browse more shades of blue with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #4b79a7?
Pair #4b79a7 with warm white for a calm, clean interface, or use burgundy as a warmer accent; charcoal can support text and outlines without competing with the blue. Keep brighter accents limited to calls to action.
What mood does #4b79a7 create in branding?
#4b79a7 creates a calm, dependable mood through its cool blue base, softened by gray undertones and moderate saturation. It suits interfaces and identity systems that need to feel professional, stable, and approachable rather than bright or playful.
Is #4b79a7 readable on white or black?
#4b79a7 has a 4.57:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.59:1 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.