#4F5B78 Hex Color
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Dim and grayed down, this blue sits between slate and navy without the weight of either. The hex code #4f5b78 reads steady and subdued, a fit for finance, government, and dark UI backgrounds. White text clears AA against it at about 6.8:1 contrast. Pair it with warm ochre or burgundy so muted palettes stay out of the mud.
Questions about #4f5b78
What is #4f5b78 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #4f5b78 is rgb(79, 91, 120), in HSL hsl(222, 21%, 39%) and in CMYK 34%, 24%, 0%, 53%.
What colors pair well with #4f5b78?
Warm ochre, burgundy, and soft cream lift #4f5b78 without fighting its muted character. Bright cyans and pure whites tend to make it look duller by comparison.
Is #4f5b78 readable on white or black?
#4f5b78 has a 6.77:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.10:1 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.