#4F90CE Hex Color
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#4f90ce is a muted, cool blue that projects reliability and institutional security, making it a standard choice for tech and finance interfaces. Because the color is unsaturated, it pairs well with darker neutrals if you are researching what colors make gray. Use this hex code as a primary background base, as it provides excellent contrast for standard black text.
Questions about #4f90ce
What is #4f90ce in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #4f90ce is rgb(79, 144, 206), in HSL hsl(209, 56%, 56%) and in CMYK 62%, 30%, 0%, 19%.
What colors pair best with #4f90ce?
#4f90ce works beautifully when balanced against high-contrast neutrals like charcoal or soft whites for a clean, professional look. For a more dynamic palette, use warm accent colors like terracotta or mustard to counteract the blue's natural coolness.
Is #4f90ce readable on white or black?
#4f90ce has a 3.38:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.21:1 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.