#4F5E8D Hex Color
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Muted and shadowed, #4f5e8d is a dark blue with gray and slightly violet undertones. Its low saturation gives interfaces a serious, dependable feel without navy’s weight. Use it as a supporting tone in finance, security, or government branding, or for moody backgrounds. White text reaches about 6.3:1 contrast, meeting WCAG AA for body text. The hex code is #4f5e8d.
Questions about #4f5e8d
What is #4f5e8d in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #4f5e8d is rgb(79, 94, 141), in HSL hsl(225, 28%, 43%) and in CMYK 44%, 33%, 0%, 45%.
What colors pair well with #4f5e8d?
#4f5e8d pairs well with white, soft off-whites, pale blue-gray, and warm neutrals that balance its cool, muted base. For a softer palette, add mauve or terracotta accents.
Is #4f5e8d a warm or cool color?
The #4f5e8d hex color reads as a cool dark blue because its gray base carries a slight violet cast rather than yellow or green, giving layouts a calm, reserved foundation. Its muted saturation softens the coolness.
Is #4f5e8d readable on white or black?
#4f5e8d has a 6.32:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.31:1 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.