#4E8AD3 Hex Color
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Closer to faded denim than true azure, this muted blue carries a gray cast that keeps it calm instead of bright. Its hex code is #4e8ad3. That softness suits finance and healthcare branding where trust matters more than flash. Use it as a dominant base with terracotta or cream accents, since it can wash out against plain white. Black text reads clearly on top at about 5.9:1.
Questions about #4e8ad3
What is #4e8ad3 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #4e8ad3 is rgb(78, 138, 211), in HSL hsl(213, 60%, 57%) and in CMYK 63%, 35%, 0%, 17%.
What colors pair well with #4e8ad3?
Warm earth tones flatter it most. Terracotta, cream, and muted coral add warmth, while charcoal keeps the palette grounded. Stacking it with other cool blues tends to flatten the whole scheme.
Is #4e8ad3 readable on white or black?
#4e8ad3 has a 3.55:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.89:1 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.