#4D79A2 Hex Color
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Muted and cool, #4d79a2 is a dusty medium blue with gray undertones and a matte, understated finish. Its low saturation suggests calm, reliability, and control, making it useful for finance, healthcare, technology, and government interfaces. Use it as a supporting tone beside navy or warm gray; white text reaches about 4.6:1 contrast. The hex code is #4d79a2.
Questions about #4d79a2
What is #4d79a2 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #4d79a2 is rgb(77, 121, 162), in HSL hsl(209, 36%, 47%) and in CMYK 52%, 25%, 0%, 36%.
What colors pair well with #4d79a2?
#4d79a2 pairs well with white, navy, and warm gray because its muted blue balances crisp contrast, deeper structure, and warmer neutrals in one palette, while pale blue tints extend the same restrained look for cohesive interface backgrounds.
Does #4d79a2 read as a warm or cool color?
#4d79a2 reads as a cool blue because its gray undertones soften the hue without adding the yellow or red cast associated with warmer colors, so it generally stays calm and professional in interface palettes and brand systems.
Is #4d79a2 readable on white or black?
#4d79a2 has a 4.59:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.57:1 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 for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.