#4C7DAB Hex Color
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#4c7dab is a muted, medium blue with cool gray undertones and restrained saturation. Its steady tone suggests trust and reliability, fitting security, finance, healthcare, and technology interfaces. Use it as a supporting brand color or UI surface, then pair it with warm off-white for contrast. The hex code #4c7dab supports black text at about 4.8:1 contrast.
Questions about #4c7dab
What is #4c7dab in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #4c7dab is rgb(76, 125, 171), in HSL hsl(209, 38%, 48%) and in CMYK 56%, 27%, 0%, 33%. Browse more shades of blue with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #4c7dab?
#4c7dab pairs well with warm off-white, charcoal, and muted burgundy, which add contrast without overpowering its restrained blue tone. Use the warmer accents sparingly in buttons, icons, or key details.
Is #4c7dab readable on white or black?
#4c7dab has a 4.34:1 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.