#4E5F8E Hex Color
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A muted, mid-dark blue with a gray undertone, #4e5f8e reads steady and subdued rather than bright. It works best as a supporting tone or UI background, where white text passes contrast at about 6.3:1. Pair it with burgundy or warm ochre to keep it from turning flat. The hex code #4e5f8e suits finance, tech, and moody layouts.
Questions about #4e5f8e
What is #4e5f8e in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #4e5f8e is rgb(78, 95, 142), in HSL hsl(224, 29%, 43%) and in CMYK 45%, 33%, 0%, 44%.
What colors pair well with #4e5f8e?
Burgundy, warm ochre, and soft cream all sit well against #4e5f8e. Skip other desaturated blues next to it, since the combination can turn muddy fast.
Is #4e5f8e readable on white or black?
#4e5f8e has a 6.26:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.35:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it works for body text and on black it works only for large text (24px, or 18.5px bold). Try other pairs in the contrast checker.