#4C8EDB Hex Color
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This cool, unsaturated shade of blue carries a professional tone suitable for security and finance interfaces. Because the hex code #4c8edb offers a 6.2:1 contrast ratio against black, it remains accessible for small, readable body text. Avoid using it as a large background, as the muted saturation can appear flat; instead, it shines when used as a functional primary button color against softer, neutral palettes.
Questions about #4c8edb
What is #4c8edb in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #4c8edb is rgb(76, 142, 219), in HSL hsl(212, 67%, 58%) and in CMYK 65%, 35%, 0%, 14%.
Where does #4c8edb work best in UI design?
#4c8edb excels as a primary button or functional element color because its muted saturation prevents it from overwhelming layouts. It functions effectively against neutral, light-gray backgrounds, providing a professional, trustworthy aesthetic common in financial or security-focused software applications.
Is #4c8edb readable on white or black?
#4c8edb has a 3.38:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.19:1 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.