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#4665CE color code is #4665CE. Use this page to get all code formats, explore shades and tints, and find colors that work with #4665ce.

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#4665CE Accessibility & WCAG Contrast

Relative luminance of #4665CE is 0.1507. Its WCAG contrast ratio is 5.23:1 against white and 4.01:1 against black. Use the card with the higher ratio for body text.

The quick brown fox
#4665CE on white5.23:1AA
The quick brown fox
#4665CE on black4.01:1AA Large
The quick brown fox
White on #4665CE5.23:1AA
The quick brown fox
Black on #4665CE4.01:1AA Large

#4665CE — Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hex code for #4665CE?+
The hex code for #4665CE is #4665CE. In RGB it's rgb(70, 101, 206), and in HSL it's hsl(226, 58%, 54%).
What is the RGB value of #4665CE?+
#4665CE in RGB is (70, 101, 206). Written in CSS: rgb(70, 101, 206).
What is the CMYK value of #4665CE?+
#4665CE converts to CMYK(66%, 51%, 0%, 19%) for print. Hex equivalent is #4665CE.
Is #4665ce a warm or cool color?+
#4665CE (#4665CE) is a cool blue — its hue sits at 226° on the color wheel, placing it in the cool part of the spectrum.
What color family does #4665ce belong to?+
#4665CE belongs to the blue family. Its HSL is 226°, 58%, 54% — a cool tone within the broader blue group.
Is #4665ce accessible for body text on a white background?+
#4665CE on white reaches a WCAG contrast ratio of 5.23:1 — passes WCAG AA for body text on white.
What is the closest Pantone match for #4665ce?+
The nearest Pantone match for #4665CE (#4665CE) is 3318 C Periwinkle, calculated by Euclidean RGB distance over the Pantone Matching System.

How to use #4665CE in design

Practical guidance for using #4665ce (#4665CE) across four design contexts, derived from its hue, lightness, saturation, and WCAG contrast.

Web & UI design

Use #4665CE (#4665CE) as primary text or icon color on white backgrounds — at 5.2:1 contrast it passes WCAG AA for body copy. Avoid placing #4665ce text on dark surfaces; the contrast drops below the AA threshold.

Branding & identity

As a brand color, #4665CE (#4665CE) reads as balanced and approachable and versatile across product tiers. It fits naturally into tech, finance, healthcare, productivity tools (the safe brand-color default). Pair it with a higher-contrast accent (warm if blue 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

#4665CE 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

#4665CE 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.