#4F80AB Hex Color
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#4f80ab is a muted, medium blue with cool gray undertones and a steady, dependable feel. Its restrained saturation suits security, finance, healthcare, and government interfaces where clarity matters. Use it as a supporting brand color or UI surface, pairing it with warm white and charcoal. The hex code #4f80ab also supports black body text at about 5.0:1 contrast.
Questions about #4f80ab
What is #4f80ab in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #4f80ab is rgb(79, 128, 171), in HSL hsl(208, 37%, 49%) and in CMYK 54%, 25%, 0%, 33%.
What colors pair well with #4f80ab?
#4f80ab pairs well with warm white for a clean interface and charcoal for grounded contrast; a muted terracotta accent adds warmth without overpowering its cool gray undertones across digital layouts.
Does #4f80ab read as a warm or cool color?
#4f80ab reads as a cool blue because its medium blue base is softened by gray undertones rather than yellow or red, while its restrained saturation keeps the effect calm and dependable for interfaces that need clarity without stark intensity.
Is #4f80ab readable on white or black?
#4f80ab has a 4.19:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.00:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it works only for large text (24px, or 18.5px bold) and on black it works for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.