#4E6298 Hex Color
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This muted, dusty blue works well for interfaces requiring a sense of professional reliability. Because of its dark, unsaturated quality, #4e6298 functions best as a dominant background color in corporate or financial design. It provides high contrast for white typography, meeting WCAG AA standards with a 6.0:1 ratio. Pair this hex code with soft warm grays to avoid a sterile or overly cold aesthetic.
Questions about #4e6298
What is #4e6298 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #4e6298 is rgb(78, 98, 152), in HSL hsl(224, 32%, 45%) and in CMYK 49%, 36%, 0%, 40%.
What colors pair best with #4e6298 for a modern interface?
#4e6298 works beautifully when anchored by soft gray or cream tones to prevent the palette from feeling too cold. For an active accent, a warm terracotta or muted orange creates a sophisticated, high-contrast balance against this deep blue.
Is #4e6298 readable on white or black?
#4e6298 has a 5.95:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.52:1 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.