#4D83BC Hex Color
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#4d83bc is a cool, muted blue with moderate lightness and a slight gray cast. Its restrained saturation supports trust and reliability without feeling stark, making it useful for finance, healthcare, technology, and government interfaces. Use the hex code #4d83bc as a supporting tone with navy or warm terracotta accents. Black text reaches about 5.3:1 contrast here.
Questions about #4d83bc
What is #4d83bc in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #4d83bc is rgb(77, 131, 188), in HSL hsl(211, 45%, 52%) and in CMYK 59%, 30%, 0%, 26%. Browse more shades of blue with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #4d83bc?
The hex color #4d83bc pairs well with navy for a controlled interface, warm terracotta for contrast, and pale sand for softer layouts, while preserving its cool, dependable character and giving accents clear separation. Use it as a supporting tone when stronger hierarchy is needed.
Is #4d83bc readable on white or black?
#4d83bc has a 3.97:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.28:1 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.