#4E86CD Hex Color
Online color picker to view shades, tints, color codes, and complementary colors
A moderately light, cool blue with low saturation, #4e86cd feels steady and dependable without seeming overly formal. Its muted tone suits finance, healthcare, technology, and public-service branding, especially as a supporting color beside navy or warm gray. The hex code #4e86cd provides about a 5.6:1 contrast ratio with black text, meeting WCAG AA for body copy.
Questions about #4e86cd
What is #4e86cd in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #4e86cd is rgb(78, 134, 205), in HSL hsl(214, 56%, 55%) and in CMYK 62%, 35%, 0%, 20%.
What colors pair well with #4e86cd?
#4e86cd pairs well with navy, warm neutrals, and white, while terracotta adds warmth without overpowering its cool blue base, making these combinations useful for dependable interfaces, public-service layouts, and calm technology branding.
Is #4e86cd readable on white or black?
#4e86cd has a 3.73:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.61:1 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.