#4C95B2 Hex Color
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This cool, unsaturated cyan balances professional trust with a refreshing tone. It functions as a stable base for tech interfaces or corporate branding. Because it offers a 6.2:1 contrast ratio with black text, it is a reliable choice for readable body copy. Pair it with warm, sandy neutrals to avoid a purely sterile aesthetic. The hex code is #4c95b2.
Questions about #4c95b2
What is #4c95b2 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #4c95b2 is rgb(76, 149, 178), in HSL hsl(197, 40%, 50%) and in CMYK 57%, 16%, 0%, 30%.
What colors pair well with #4c95b2?
To ground the cool nature of #4c95b2, pair it with warm, sandy neutrals or a deep charcoal for high contrast. Using earthy tans prevents the design from feeling too sterile or clinical, creating a balanced and approachable professional aesthetic.
Is #4c95b2 readable on white or black?
#4c95b2 has a 3.36:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.24:1 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.