#4E6FE3 Hex Color
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The hex code #4e6fe3 produces a saturated, cool blue with a slightly violet cast. Its strong color brings energy and focus to calls to action, links, dashboards, and technology branding. Use it as a supporting accent against white or charcoal rather than a full-page background. Black text provides about 4.7:1 contrast, enough for WCAG AA body text.
Questions about #4e6fe3
What is #4e6fe3 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #4e6fe3 is rgb(78, 111, 227), in HSL hsl(227, 73%, 60%) and in CMYK 66%, 51%, 0%, 11%. Browse more shades of blue with names and hex codes.
Is #4e6fe3 a warm or cool color?
#4e6fe3 reads as a cool blue because its strong blue base shifts slightly toward violet, creating a crisp, energetic mood that feels focused and modern rather than earthy or golden.
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Is #4e6fe3 readable on white or black?
#4e6fe3 has a 4.46:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.70:1 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.