#4C84A1 Hex Color
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Not a bright sky blue, #4c84a1 is a dusty, grayed-down blue that reads steady and understated. Its low saturation keeps it calm without feeling corporate. It works well as a supporting tone behind black text, which clears WCAG AA at about 5.1:1 contrast. Pair it with warm sand or muted coral for a palette that feels grounded rather than cold.
Questions about #4c84a1
What is #4c84a1 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #4c84a1 is rgb(76, 132, 161), in HSL hsl(200, 36%, 46%) and in CMYK 53%, 18%, 0%, 37%. Browse more shades of blue with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #4c84a1?
Warm neutrals like sand and terracotta balance its cool, ashy character, while deep navy makes it read lighter and fresher. Avoid bright cyans, which fight its muted tone.
Is #4c84a1 readable on white or black?
#4c84a1 has a 4.09:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.12:1 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.