#4C74B4 Hex Color
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A dusty, muted blue with a matte, grayed finish. The hex code #4c74b4 sits at mid lightness, so it reads steady instead of bold. That makes it a strong supporting tone for finance, healthcare, or government work, though it can go muddy at large sizes. White text passes AA contrast on it, and it looks richer next to burgundy or rust than plain navy.
Questions about #4c74b4
What is #4c74b4 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #4c74b4 is rgb(76, 116, 180), in HSL hsl(217, 41%, 50%) and in CMYK 58%, 36%, 0%, 29%. Browse more shades of blue with names and hex codes.
What text color works best on #4c74b4?
White text reads most clearly on #4c74b4, with about 4.7:1 contrast. That clears the WCAG AA threshold of 4.5:1, so small body text stays legible. Dark text on it falls short, so keep dark lettering off this shade.
Which colors pair well with #4c74b4?
Warm, earthy accents give #4c74b4 lift, and burgundy or rust both work. Cool grays also pair cleanly but keep the overall palette flat and subdued, which suits corporate and utility design.
Is #4c74b4 readable on white or black?
#4c74b4 has a 4.70:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.46:1 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.