#4D7AC1 Hex Color
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A muted, medium blue with a cool gray undertone. #4d7ac1 reads steady and dependable, which suits finance dashboards, healthcare interfaces, and security branding. It works best as a supporting tone at around 30% of a palette, not a dominant base. Black text stays readable on it at roughly 4.9:1 contrast. Pair it with warm terracotta or soft cream to keep it from feeling flat.
Questions about #4d7ac1
What is #4d7ac1 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #4d7ac1 is rgb(77, 122, 193), in HSL hsl(217, 48%, 53%) and in CMYK 60%, 37%, 0%, 24%.
What colors pair well with #4d7ac1?
Warm earth tones like terracotta, ochre, and soft cream keep #4d7ac1 from reading flat. For a sharper contrast, pair it with deep burgundy or charcoal instead of plain white.
Is #4d7ac1 readable on white or black?
#4d7ac1 has a 4.31:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.86:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it works only for large text (24px, or 18.5px bold) and on black it works for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.