#4C71EF Hex Color
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#4c71ef is a vivid, cool blue with high saturation and medium lightness, giving interfaces a clear, energetic presence. The hex code works well for calls to action, links, security tools, and technology branding, though it can feel intense as a full-page background. Black text reaches about 4.9:1 contrast, enough for WCAG AA body text.
Questions about #4c71ef
What is #4c71ef in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #4c71ef is rgb(76, 113, 239), in HSL hsl(226, 84%, 62%) and in CMYK 68%, 53%, 0%, 6%.
What colors pair well with #4c71ef?
#4c71ef pairs well with warm neutrals, charcoal, and muted orange accents because their lower saturation and warmer temperature temper its vivid blue intensity. Use it as the dominant color with restrained accents, rather than placing several bright hues together.
Is #4c71ef readable on white or black?
#4c71ef has a 4.27:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.91:1 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.