#4F5A78 Hex Color
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This muted, dusty blue carries a heavy and serious tone. Its dark, cool nature provides a sense of reliability and calm for technology or security brands. Designers choose this shade for moody backgrounds or professional interfaces that require a grounded feel. The hex code for this understated, inky blue is #4f5a78.
Questions about #4f5a78
What is #4f5a78 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #4f5a78 is rgb(79, 90, 120), in HSL hsl(224, 21%, 39%) and in CMYK 34%, 25%, 0%, 53%.
What kind of color palette works best with #4f5a78?
This muted blue works exceptionally well when paired with soft creams or warm grays to balance its inherently cool temperature. Using it against crisp white creates a high-contrast, professional look, while pairing it with desaturated gold adds a sophisticated, modern accent.
Is #4f5a78 readable on white or black?
#4f5a78 has a 6.84:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.06:1 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 only for large text (24px, or 18.5px bold). Try other pairs in the contrast checker.