#549CC4 Hex Color
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#549cc4 is an unsaturated, cool blue with a muted gray cast and medium-light value. Its steady, controlled feel suits security, finance, healthcare, and technology interfaces. Use it as a supporting tone beside navy or warm terracotta; black text reaches about 6.9:1 contrast, making this hex code suitable behind small body text.
Questions about #549cc4
What is #549cc4 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #549cc4 is rgb(84, 156, 196), in HSL hsl(201, 49%, 55%) and in CMYK 57%, 20%, 0%, 23%. Browse more shades of blue with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #549cc4?
#549cc4 pairs well with navy for a controlled interface, terracotta for warmer contrast, soft gray for a restrained layout, and muted mustard when the palette needs a small, earthy accent. Use darker options for headings and structure.
Is #549cc4 readable on white or black?
#549cc4 has a 3.03:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.92:1 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.