#4C7483 Hex Color
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Reach for #4c7483 when a layout needs a background that stays subdued. This dusty blue is heavily desaturated and matte, with an ashy cast that keeps it from feeling bright. White text reaches about 5.1:1 contrast on it, enough for small body copy under WCAG AA. It flatters warm accents like terracotta.
Questions about #4c7483
What is #4c7483 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #4c7483 is rgb(76, 116, 131), in HSL hsl(196, 27%, 41%) and in CMYK 42%, 11%, 0%, 49%. Browse more shades of blue with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #4c7483?
Terracotta, dusty rose, and warm sand all lift #4c7483, since this muted blue cools whatever sits next to it. Use them as accents at around ten percent of the palette. For text, white reads most clearly against it.
Is #4c7483 readable on white or black?
#4c7483 has a 5.08:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.13:1 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.