#4F97C3 Hex Color
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This unsaturated, mid-tone blue carries a cool, reliable presence suitable for professional interfaces. Its muted chroma prevents it from feeling too electric, making it an excellent base for corporate branding or security-focused UI. Black text offers strong legibility against this hue, ensuring accessibility for body copy. The hex code for this color is #4f97c3.
Questions about #4f97c3
What is #4f97c3 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #4f97c3 is rgb(79, 151, 195), in HSL hsl(203, 49%, 54%) and in CMYK 59%, 23%, 0%, 24%.
What types of interfaces benefit most from #4f97c3?
Professional dashboards and security-focused platforms benefit from #4f97c3 because its muted, unsaturated nature prevents visual fatigue during long work sessions. It provides a stable, serious backdrop that remains readable without feeling overly bright or energetic on a screen.
Is #4f97c3 readable on white or black?
#4f97c3 has a 3.20:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.54:1 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.