#4D6C80 Hex Color
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A muted, desaturated blue, #4d6c80 carries a dusty and matte quality that feels grounded. It serves as an excellent neutral base for professional web interfaces, specifically in security and finance where understatement matters. Because of its darkness, pair it with white text to maintain WCAG readability standards. It risks appearing muddy if used across too large an area, so try it as a secondary accent color.
Questions about #4d6c80
What is #4d6c80 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #4d6c80 is rgb(77, 108, 128), in HSL hsl(204, 25%, 40%) and in CMYK 40%, 16%, 0%, 50%.
What colors pair best with #4d6c80 for a professional interface?
This muted blue works exceptionally well when paired with crisp white text for high-contrast accessibility or soft off-white neutrals. For secondary accents, try integrating warm terracotta or light sage to balance the cool, dusty nature of #4d6c80 without overwhelming the layout.
Is #4d6c80 considered a warm or cool color?
It is definitely a cool-toned blue, though its heavy desaturation gives it a matte, stone-like quality that feels less icy than pure blue. Because it sits on the cooler side of the spectrum, it creates a calm and trustworthy mood suitable for corporate or analytical applications.
Is #4d6c80 readable on white or black?
#4d6c80 has a 5.56:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.77:1 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.