#4D5865 Hex Color
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This ashy, slate-leaning blue feels grounded and professional. It lacks the saturation of primary colors, making it an excellent base for UI backgrounds or serious corporate branding. Because it offers high readability with white text, #4d5865 works well for small body copy. Pair it with soft, warm metallics like brushed copper to cut through the gloom and add a hint of unexpected refinement.
Questions about #4d5865
What is #4d5865 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #4d5865 is rgb(77, 88, 101), in HSL hsl(213, 13%, 35%) and in CMYK 24%, 13%, 0%, 60%.
What colors pair well with #4d5865 for a balanced interface?
This ashy blue works best when paired with warm, metallic accents like brushed copper or soft creams to break up its cool, serious tone. These warmer elements add necessary depth and prevent the overall design from feeling too cold or sterile.
Is #4d5865 readable on white or black?
#4d5865 has a 7.24:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.89:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it works for body text and on black it is too faint for text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.