#4C94E5 Hex Color
Steady mid-tone blue with a bright edge
Reminiscent of a clear afternoon sky, blue #4c94e5 is a medium tone with solid saturation and no muddy undertones. It reads dependable rather than loud, which suits finance, healthcare, and tech branding. It works best as a dominant base or UI accent, and its desaturated versions drift toward gray, so it helps to know what colors make gray when building muted palettes. Black text passes contrast checks on this hex code for body copy.
Questions about #4c94e5
What is #4c94e5 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #4c94e5 is rgb(76, 148, 229), in HSL hsl(212, 75%, 60%) and in CMYK 67%, 35%, 0%, 10%.
What colors pair well with #4c94e5?
#4c94e5 pairs well with warm neutrals like sand and terracotta, which offset its cool undertone. For a tighter, more corporate palette, set it against deep navy or charcoal.
What mood does #4c94e5 convey?
It reads as trustworthy and composed, thanks to its balanced saturation and mid lightness. That makes it a safe pick for banking, healthcare, and social platforms where reliability matters more than excitement.
Is #4c94e5 readable on white or black?
#4c94e5 has a 3.14:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.67:1 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.