#4E7186 Hex Color
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A muted, ashy blue with cool gray undertones, #4e7186 feels steady, responsible, and understated. The hex code works well as a supporting tone in finance, healthcare, technology, and government interfaces, especially beside warm white or pale sand. White text has about 5.2:1 contrast, making it suitable for accessible body text and clear navigation elements.
Questions about #4e7186
What is #4e7186 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #4e7186 is rgb(78, 113, 134), in HSL hsl(203, 26%, 42%) and in CMYK 42%, 16%, 0%, 47%.
What colors pair well with #4e7186?
The cool, muted character of #4e7186 pairs well with warm white, pale sand, and soft beige, which balance its gray undertones without competing with its restrained blue character; terracotta adds a warmer accent when more energy is needed.
Where does #4e7186 work well in a visual system?
#4e7186 works well as a supporting color in finance, healthcare, technology, and government interfaces, where its subdued blue-gray appearance communicates steadiness without demanding attention from primary actions or key information.
Is #4e7186 readable on white or black?
#4e7186 has a 5.21:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.03:1 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.