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#4640BF color code is #4640BF. Use this page to get all code formats, explore shades and tints, and find colors that work with #4640bf.

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#4640BF Accessibility & WCAG Contrast

Relative luminance of #4640BF is 0.0873. Its WCAG contrast ratio is 7.65:1 against white and 2.75:1 against black. Use the card with the higher ratio for body text.

The quick brown fox
#4640BF on white7.65:1AAA
The quick brown fox
#4640BF on black2.75:1Fail
The quick brown fox
White on #4640BF7.65:1AAA
The quick brown fox
Black on #4640BF2.75:1Fail

#4640BF — Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hex code for #4640BF?+
The hex code for #4640BF is #4640BF. In RGB it's rgb(70, 64, 191), and in HSL it's hsl(243, 50%, 50%).
What is the RGB value of #4640BF?+
#4640BF in RGB is (70, 64, 191). Written in CSS: rgb(70, 64, 191).
What is the CMYK value of #4640BF?+
#4640BF converts to CMYK(63%, 66%, 0%, 25%) for print. Hex equivalent is #4640BF.
Is #4640bf a warm or cool color?+
#4640BF (#4640BF) is a cool purple — its hue sits at 243° on the color wheel, placing it in the cool part of the spectrum.
What color family does #4640bf belong to?+
#4640BF belongs to the purple family. Its HSL is 243°, 50%, 50% — a cool tone within the broader purple group.
Is #4640bf accessible for body text on a white background?+
#4640BF on white reaches a WCAG contrast ratio of 7.65:1 — passes WCAG AAA for body text on white.
What is the closest Pantone match for #4640bf?+
The nearest Pantone match for #4640BF (#4640BF) is 4419 C Delphinium, calculated by Euclidean RGB distance over the Pantone Matching System.

How to use #4640BF in design

Practical guidance for using #4640bf (#4640BF) across four design contexts, derived from its hue, lightness, saturation, and WCAG contrast.

Web & UI design

Use #4640BF (#4640BF) as primary text or icon color on white backgrounds — at 7.7:1 contrast it passes WCAG AAA for body copy. Avoid placing #4640bf text on dark surfaces; the contrast drops below the AA threshold.

Branding & identity

As a brand color, #4640BF (#4640BF) reads as balanced and approachable and versatile across product tiers. It fits naturally into luxury, beauty, creative, premium subscription products. Pair it with a higher-contrast accent (warm if purple runs cool, cool if it runs warm) for visual hierarchy. Test legibility on both your logo and small UI text before locking it in — saturation that works on a 200px logo can feel overpowering at favicon scale.

Fashion & apparel

#4640BF flatters cool-leaning skin tones (pink, rosy, blue undertones) and works best in autumn/winter collections. Pair it with cool neutrals (charcoal, slate, off-white, black) and it works as a sophisticated alternative to navy. Deep cool tones photograph richly under indoor light and read as quiet luxury — strong choice for eveningwear.

Interior design

#4640BF works as either a primary wall color or a strong accent — versatile across most rooms. As a wall color it pairs with white trim and warm wood; as an accent (sofa, chair, large art) it lifts a neutral room without overwhelming it. Test a large swatch against your room's natural light at three times of day before committing — mid-tone colors shift more than light or dark colors do.