#4D5B7E Hex Color
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#4d5b7e is a dusty blue that sits between navy and slate, with enough gray in it to feel serious and subdued. Its low saturation suits finance, technology, and government work where restraint matters more than flair. White text reaches about 6.7:1 contrast on it, clearing WCAG AA, so it holds up as a dark UI background. As a dominant base it flatters warm accents like terracotta or ochre, but it can look flat next to plain white.
Questions about #4d5b7e
What is #4d5b7e in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #4d5b7e is rgb(77, 91, 126), in HSL hsl(223, 24%, 40%) and in CMYK 39%, 28%, 0%, 51%. Browse more shades of blue with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #4d5b7e?
Warm accents like terracotta or ochre bring out its cool gray undertone, and cream softens it for print layouts. It also reads richer against burgundy than against camel or tan.
Is #4d5b7e readable on white or black?
#4d5b7e has a 6.74:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.11:1 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 works only for large text (24px, or 18.5px bold). Try other pairs in the contrast checker.