#4F6975 Hex Color
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A muted, inky blue that sits between cyan and navy, #4f6975 gets its character from heavy gray undertones and very low saturation. That makes it steady and understated rather than bright. It works best as a dark UI background or supporting tone, where white text passes AA contrast at roughly 5.8:1. Pair it with terracotta or dusty rose to keep large areas from turning flat. The hex code suits nautical, productivity, and law enforcement branding.
Questions about #4f6975
What is #4f6975 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #4f6975 is rgb(79, 105, 117), in HSL hsl(199, 19%, 38%) and in CMYK 32%, 10%, 0%, 54%.
What colors pair well with #4f6975?
Warm accents like terracotta and dusty rose balance its cool gray undertones. Soft cream also works well for text or highlights without harsh contrast.
Is #4f6975 readable on white or black?
#4f6975 has a 5.81:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.60:1 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.