#4E86BE Hex Color
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A muted, medium blue with gray undertones. The hex code #4e86be reads steady rather than bold, which is why it shows up in finance, healthcare, and civic design. Use it as a supporting tone or header band, since large fills can feel flat. Warm accents like terracotta keep it from going corporate, and black text clears AA on it at about 5.5:1.
Questions about #4e86be
What is #4e86be in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #4e86be is rgb(78, 134, 190), in HSL hsl(210, 46%, 53%) and in CMYK 59%, 29%, 0%, 25%.
What colors pair well with #4e86be?
Warm earth tones work best. Terracotta, sand, and warm grays balance its cool undertone, while burgundy gives it a richer feel than camel or navy pairings would.
Is black or white text better on #4e86be?
Black text. At about 5.5:1 contrast, black on #4e86be clears the WCAG AA threshold of 4.5:1, so small body text stays readable. White text lands closer to 3.8:1 and should be saved for large type.
Is #4e86be readable on white or black?
#4e86be has a 3.83:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.47:1 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.