#4D99CC Hex Color
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#4d99cc is a steady, medium blue that reads professional without feeling corporate. Its slight gray undertone keeps it calm, which is why finance sites and healthcare brands lean on it for trust. Pair it with warm neutrals like sand or camel to soften the coolness.
Questions about #4d99cc
What is #4d99cc in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #4d99cc is rgb(77, 153, 204), in HSL hsl(204, 55%, 55%) and in CMYK 62%, 25%, 0%, 20%.
What colors pair well with #4d99cc?
Warm neutrals like sand, cream, and soft beige balance its coolness, while charcoal adds polish. For contrast, a muted coral or terracotta accent keeps the palette from feeling flat.
Is #4d99cc a light or dark blue?
It sits in the middle range, light enough to stay legible against dark text but saturated enough to hold its own as an accent. On the HSL scale it lands around 48 percent lightness.
Is #4d99cc readable on white or black?
#4d99cc has a 3.11:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.74:1 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.