#4C95B5 Hex Color
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This muted, mid-tone blue carries a cool and composed character. Its unsaturated quality prevents it from becoming overwhelming, making it a reliable choice for professional UI backgrounds or interface elements. Because black text maintains a high 6.3:1 contrast ratio against it, #4c95b5 works well for readable body copy. Pair it with dark slate or warm charcoal grays for a balanced, modern look. The hex code for this color is #4c95b5.
Questions about #4c95b5
What is #4c95b5 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #4c95b5 is rgb(76, 149, 181), in HSL hsl(198, 42%, 50%) and in CMYK 58%, 18%, 0%, 29%.
What colors pair well with #4c95b5 for a modern design?
Is #4c95b5 suitable for UI body text?
Yes, #4c95b5 serves as an excellent choice for body copy because it maintains a high 6.3:1 contrast ratio against black text. This balance ensures accessibility standards are met while offering a softer, more modern aesthetic than pure black backgrounds.
Is #4c95b5 readable on white or black?
#4c95b5 has a 3.34:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.27:1 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.