#4E79A7 Hex Color
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#4e79a7 is a muted, medium-dark blue with cool gray undertones and a matte, dependable feel. Its restrained saturation suits finance, technology, healthcare, and government interfaces where trust matters more than attention. Use it as a supporting tone beside warm white or charcoal. Black text has about 4.6:1 contrast. The hex code is #4e79a7.
Questions about #4e79a7
What is #4e79a7 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #4e79a7 is rgb(78, 121, 167), in HSL hsl(211, 36%, 48%) and in CMYK 53%, 28%, 0%, 35%.
What colors pair well with #4e79a7?
#4e79a7 pairs well with warm white, charcoal, and restrained orange accents, balancing its cool gray undertones without making the blue feel brighter than it is across interfaces and editorial layouts. Use warm white for open backgrounds and a dark neutral for text or borders.
Where does #4e79a7 work best?
#4e79a7 works well as a supporting blue in finance, technology, healthcare, and government interfaces, where its muted saturation communicates stability without overpowering charts, navigation, forms, or primary content on busy screens. Its matte feel also suits dashboards and informational layouts better than attention-seeking calls to action.
Is #4e79a7 readable on white or black?
#4e79a7 has a 4.54:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.61:1 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 for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.