#4C7DAA Hex Color
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Muted steel blue with a noticeable gray undertone. #4c7daa reads steady and professional without the punch of brighter blues, which makes it a strong supporting tone in finance, healthcare, and government work. Black text clears AA on it at roughly 4.8:1. Pair it with terracotta or burgundy so layouts don’t go flat.
Questions about #4c7daa
What is #4c7daa in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #4c7daa is rgb(76, 125, 170), in HSL hsl(209, 38%, 48%) and in CMYK 55%, 26%, 0%, 33%. Browse more shades of blue with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #4c7daa?
Warm accents like terracotta or burgundy keep #4c7daa from feeling flat, since its gray undertone needs warmth for balance. Cream and slate gray also work in a softer palette.
Is #4c7daa readable on white or black?
#4c7daa has a 4.35:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.82:1 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.