#4B8FC0 Hex Color
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#4b8fc0 is a muted, medium blue with a grayed, steady character. The hex code reads dependable rather than bold, which suits finance, healthcare, and government branding. It works best as a supporting tone beneath darker navy headers, and it flatters warm accents like terracotta or amber. Black text stays readable on it at roughly 6.0:1 contrast.
Questions about #4b8fc0
What is #4b8fc0 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #4b8fc0 is rgb(75, 143, 192), in HSL hsl(205, 48%, 52%) and in CMYK 61%, 26%, 0%, 25%. Browse more shades of blue with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #4b8fc0?
#4b8fc0 pairs well with warm, earthy accents like terracotta and amber, which offset its cool tone. For a quieter palette, use it with charcoal and soft cream neutrals.
Is #4b8fc0 readable on white or black?
#4b8fc0 has a 3.50:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.98:1 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.