#4B84A8 Hex Color

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Muted and cool, #4b84a8 is a medium blue with gray undertones and restrained saturation. Its steady, controlled feel suits security, finance, healthcare, and government interfaces. Use it as a supporting brand tone or UI background, pairing it with warm ivory or dark navy. Black text reaches about 5.2:1 contrast here. The hex code is #4b84a8.

Questions about #4b84a8

What is #4b84a8 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #4b84a8 is rgb(75, 132, 168), in HSL hsl(203, 38%, 48%) and in CMYK 55%, 21%, 0%, 34%.
Which colors pair well with #4b84a8 in a palette?
The strongest pairings for #4b84a8 are warm ivory, soft white, charcoal, and navy, which add contrast while preserving its calm, muted blue-gray character in interfaces and brand palettes with minimal visual tension.
Is #4b84a8 readable on white or black?
#4b84a8 has a 4.06:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.16:1 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.