#4D9AFF Hex Color

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A saturated azure that practically glows on screen. #4d9aff sits bright and cool, light enough to stay crisp at small sizes. It earns its keep as an accent: links, buttons, alerts, highlights. Black text reads clearly on it at about 7.4:1, so small copy passes AA. Pair it with deep navy to keep that glow in check.

Questions about #4d9aff

What is #4d9aff in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #4d9aff is rgb(77, 154, 255), in HSL hsl(214, 100%, 65%) and in CMYK 70%, 40%, 0%, 0%. Browse more shades of blue with names and hex codes.
What text color works on #4d9aff?
Black text reads best on #4d9aff, with a contrast ratio of about 7.4:1. That clears WCAG AA for small body text, so the color works behind fine print as well as buttons.
What colors pair well with #4d9aff?
#4d9aff reads boldest against deep tones like navy or charcoal, where its brightness feels intentional. A warm counterpoint like amber or burgundy sharpens it without competing for attention.
Is #4d9aff readable on white or black?
#4d9aff has a 2.84:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.38:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it is too faint for text and on black it works for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.