#4C5F9D Hex Color

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Faded denim is the closest match for the hex code #4c5f9d, a muted blue with gray undertones. Its low saturation reads serious and calm, which suits finance and tech work. Treat it as a supporting tone, since large areas can look flat. White text clears WCAG AA on it, and a rust accent keeps the palette from going muddy.

Questions about #4c5f9d

What is #4c5f9d in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #4c5f9d is rgb(76, 95, 157), in HSL hsl(226, 35%, 46%) and in CMYK 52%, 39%, 0%, 38%. Browse more shades of blue with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #4c5f9d?
Warm rust and burgundy keep #4c5f9d from reading flat, since their warmth offsets its gray undertones. For a cooler palette, pair it with pale sage or off-white neutrals.
Is #4c5f9d readable on white or black?
#4c5f9d has a 6.12:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.43:1 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 only for large text (24px, or 18.5px bold). Try other pairs in the contrast checker.