#4F5D75 Hex Color
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Not a vivid blue, this muted slate shade carries heavy gray undertones. The hex code #4f5d75 reads serious and steady, so it fits finance sites, dashboards, and dark mode backgrounds. White text passes on it at about 6.7:1 contrast. Watch large surfaces, since its low saturation can turn muddy, and pair it with a warm terracotta accent for lift.
Questions about #4f5d75
What is #4f5d75 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #4f5d75 is rgb(79, 93, 117), in HSL hsl(218, 19%, 38%) and in CMYK 32%, 21%, 0%, 54%. Browse more shades of blue with names and hex codes.
What text color works best on #4f5d75?
White text is the safest choice, reaching about 6.7:1 contrast, which clears WCAG AA for body text. Black text falls well short, so keep type light on this background.
What colors pair well with #4f5d75?
Warm accents like terracotta or burnt orange keep it from reading flat. For a quieter palette, soft cream and charcoal grays work without competing.
Is #4f5d75 readable on white or black?
#4f5d75 has a 6.65:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.15:1 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.