#4D72A9 Hex Color
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A dusty, muted blue with a matte finish, #4d72a9 offers a composed look for professional UI backgrounds. Because it is unsaturated and cool, it pairs well with slate grays or soft creams to avoid appearing too industrial. This hex code provides reliable contrast for white text, making it a stable choice for finance and security interfaces that prioritize clarity and understated design.
Questions about #4d72a9
What is #4d72a9 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #4d72a9 is rgb(77, 114, 169), in HSL hsl(216, 37%, 48%) and in CMYK 54%, 33%, 0%, 34%.
What design styles work best with #4d72a9?
This muted blue excels in professional and secure UI environments because it avoids the industrial harshness of standard bright blues. Pair it with slate gray or soft creams to create a sophisticated, trustworthy, and balanced aesthetic for your project.
Is #4d72a9 readable on white or black?
#4d72a9 has a 4.88:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.29:1 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.