#4F6486 Hex Color
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#4f6486 is a dark, dusty blue with cool gray undertones and very low saturation. Its matte, inky appearance brings restraint, reliability, and control to a palette without feeling harsh. The hex code #4f6486 works well as a supporting tone for finance, security, healthcare, or technology interfaces. White text reaches about 6.0:1 contrast, meeting WCAG AA for body text.
Questions about #4f6486
What is #4f6486 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #4f6486 is rgb(79, 100, 134), in HSL hsl(217, 26%, 42%) and in CMYK 41%, 25%, 0%, 47%.
What colors pair well with #4f6486?
Pair #4f6486 with warm off-white, muted burgundy, or pale apricot to soften its cold, dusty character while preserving a serious mood, especially in dashboards, editorial layouts, and identity systems that need a measured accent. Use warmer shades sparingly because strong saturation can overpower this low-chroma blue.
Is #4f6486 readable on white or black?
#4f6486 has a 6.00:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.49:1 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.