#4D88B3 Hex Color
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A muted, mid-weight blue with a soft gray cast, #4d88b3 reads steady rather than bold. That restraint suits finance, healthcare, and government work where trust matters more than energy. It works well as a dominant base, though it can wash out against plain white, so anchor it with cream or charcoal. Black text passes AA contrast on this hex code.
Questions about #4d88b3
What is #4d88b3 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #4d88b3 is rgb(77, 136, 179), in HSL hsl(205, 40%, 50%) and in CMYK 57%, 24%, 0%, 30%.
What colors pair well with #4d88b3?
Warm neutrals like cream and sand balance its cool cast, and a deep burgundy accent adds richness without clashing. Skip bright cyans, since they make this muted blue look dull.
Is #4d88b3 readable on white or black?
#4d88b3 has a 3.82:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.48:1 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.