#4E7A99 Hex Color
A dusty blue with restraint
#4e7a99 is a muted, matte blue with cool gray undertones and low saturation. Its dusty, ashy finish feels controlled and dependable, making it useful for finance, healthcare, technology, and government interfaces. The hex code #4e7a99 works well as a supporting tone beside off-white or charcoal, while white text on it reaches about 4.6:1 contrast, enough for WCAG AA body text.
Questions about #4e7a99
What is #4e7a99 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #4e7a99 is rgb(78, 122, 153), in HSL hsl(205, 32%, 45%) and in CMYK 49%, 20%, 0%, 40%.
Which colors pair well with #4e7a99 in a design palette?
The best pairings for #4e7a99 are off-white, charcoal, muted brass, and restrained terracotta, which add warmth without overpowering its low-saturation blue base, especially when #4e7a99 carries most of a UI or brand palette. Use warmer notes for calls to action or small accents.
Is #4e7a99 readable on white or black?
#4e7a99 has a 4.59:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.56:1 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.