#4C649B Hex Color
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This dusty, unsaturated slate blue leans toward an inky, matte finish. Because of its reliable and serious nature, it fits well within financial or government UI backgrounds where professionalism is required. Use white text over #4c649b to maintain readability, as its contrast ratio is strong enough for body text. Pair this hex code with soft charcoal or cream to balance its cool, gloomy temperature.
Questions about #4c649b
What is #4c649b in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #4c649b is rgb(76, 100, 155), in HSL hsl(222, 34%, 45%) and in CMYK 51%, 35%, 0%, 39%. Browse more shades of blue with names and hex codes.
Where does #4c649b work best in interface design?
Use #4c649b for financial or government dashboards where you need to convey stability and professionalism without visual clutter. It serves as an excellent neutral background or button color, provided you layer it with high-contrast white text for accessibility.
What colors pair well with #4c649b for a balanced palette?
Is #4c649b readable on white or black?
#4c649b has a 5.82:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.60:1 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.