#4D82AA Hex Color
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This muted, mid-tone blue carries a stable, professional character suitable for corporate branding or interface design. Because #4d82aa reads as grounded and reliable, it serves well as a supporting color in a palette. Pair it with warm, sandy beiges to soften its coolness. The hex code for this color is #4d82aa, which provides enough contrast for black text to remain legible in body copy.
Questions about #4d82aa
What is #4d82aa in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #4d82aa is rgb(77, 130, 170), in HSL hsl(206, 38%, 48%) and in CMYK 55%, 24%, 0%, 33%.
What colors pair well with #4d82aa?
Pair #4d82aa with warm neutrals like sandy beige or cream to balance its cool undertones and create a grounded, inviting aesthetic. Offset the blue with a sharp charcoal for text or structural elements to maintain high readability in professional design layouts.
Is #4d82aa readable on white or black?
#4d82aa has a 4.12:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.08:1 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.