#4B80C1 Hex Color
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Halfway between denim and steel, #4b80c1 is a cool, grayed-down blue. Its muted saturation reads dependable rather than bold, which suits finance, healthcare, and government work. Use it as a dominant header or button color behind black text, which clears AA at about 5.2:1. Next to pure white it can look a little flat.
Questions about #4b80c1
What is #4b80c1 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #4b80c1 is rgb(75, 128, 193), in HSL hsl(213, 49%, 53%) and in CMYK 61%, 34%, 0%, 24%.
What colors pair well with #4b80c1?
Warm terracotta and soft cream make #4b80c1 feel richer than pairing it with plain white. For a tighter, more serious palette, lean on burgundy or charcoal accents.
Is black or white text better on #4b80c1?
Black text is the safer pick, reaching about 5.2:1 contrast and clearing WCAG AA for body copy. White text lands closer to 3.7:1, so save it for large headlines only.
Is #4b80c1 readable on white or black?
#4b80c1 has a 4.07:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.15:1 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.