#4F6B96 Hex Color
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#4f6b96 is a muted, dusty blue with cool gray undertones and a matte, slightly ashy finish. Its dark, unsaturated character suggests trust and control without demanding attention. Use it as a supporting tone in finance, healthcare, or technology interfaces. White text reaches about 5.4:1 contrast, making it suitable for body copy. The hex code is #4f6b96.
Questions about #4f6b96
What is #4f6b96 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #4f6b96 is rgb(79, 107, 150), in HSL hsl(216, 31%, 45%) and in CMYK 47%, 29%, 0%, 41%.
Is #4f6b96 warm or cool?
#4f6b96 reads as cool and restrained because its blue base is softened by gray, low-saturation undertones. That combination conveys calm control rather than bright energy, making it a strong supporting color for dashboards, forms, and professional interfaces.
What colors pair well with #4f6b96?
Pair #4f6b96 with white, charcoal, or muted sage for balanced palettes; warm accents such as terracotta can add contrast without overwhelming its cool, dusty base. Keep highly saturated colors limited when you want its restrained character to remain dominant.
Is #4f6b96 readable on white or black?
#4f6b96 has a 5.41:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.87:1 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.