#4F6E99 Hex Color
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Muted and matte, #4f6e99 is a cool blue with gray, ashy undertones and moderate darkness. Its low saturation creates a restrained, dependable mood suited to finance, security, healthcare, and government interfaces. Use it as a supporting tone or broad UI background. White text has about a 5.2:1 contrast ratio, meeting WCAG AA for body text.
Questions about #4f6e99
What is #4f6e99 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #4f6e99 is rgb(79, 110, 153), in HSL hsl(215, 32%, 45%) and in CMYK 48%, 28%, 0%, 40%. Browse more shades of blue with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #4f6e99?
#4f6e99 pairs well with warm accents such as burgundy or terracotta, which offset its cool, gray cast without making the palette feel bright. Keep those accents small so the blue remains the visual anchor.
Is #4f6e99 readable on white or black?
#4f6e99 has a 5.22:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.02:1 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.