#4B7ABC Hex Color
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The hex code #4b7abc is a moderately muted, cool blue with soft gray undertones and medium lightness. Its controlled saturation gives interfaces a dependable, professional feel suited to finance, technology, healthcare, and government branding. Use it as a supporting color beside white, charcoal, or warm sand. Black text reaches about 4.8:1 contrast, meeting WCAG AA for body text.
Questions about #4b7abc
What is #4b7abc in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #4b7abc is rgb(75, 122, 188), in HSL hsl(215, 46%, 52%) and in CMYK 60%, 35%, 0%, 26%.
What colors pair well with #4b7abc?
#4b7abc pairs well with white, charcoal, and warm sand, creating clean contrast without overwhelming its muted blue base. Use white for crisp interfaces, charcoal for softer text, and warm sand for a more welcoming feel.
Does #4b7abc look warm or cool?
#4b7abc reads as a cool blue because its blue channel is stronger than its red and green values, while soft gray undertones temper the saturation and keep it from feeling overly bright or icy.
Is #4b7abc readable on white or black?
#4b7abc has a 4.36:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.80:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it works only for large text (24px, or 18.5px bold) and on black it works for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.