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#4953E4 color code is #4953E4. Use this page to get all code formats, explore shades and tints, and find colors that work with #4953e4.

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#4953E4 Accessibility & WCAG Contrast

Relative luminance of #4953E4 is 0.1320. Its WCAG contrast ratio is 5.77:1 against white and 3.64:1 against black. Use the card with the higher ratio for body text.

The quick brown fox
#4953E4 on white5.77:1AA
The quick brown fox
#4953E4 on black3.64:1AA Large
The quick brown fox
White on #4953E45.77:1AA
The quick brown fox
Black on #4953E43.64:1AA Large

#4953E4 — Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hex code for #4953E4?+
The hex code for #4953E4 is #4953E4. In RGB it's rgb(73, 83, 228), and in HSL it's hsl(236, 74%, 59%).
What is the RGB value of #4953E4?+
#4953E4 in RGB is (73, 83, 228). Written in CSS: rgb(73, 83, 228).
What is the CMYK value of #4953E4?+
#4953E4 converts to CMYK(68%, 64%, 0%, 11%) for print. Hex equivalent is #4953E4.
Is #4953e4 a warm or cool color?+
#4953E4 (#4953E4) is a cool blue — its hue sits at 236° on the color wheel, placing it in the cool part of the spectrum.
What color family does #4953e4 belong to?+
#4953E4 belongs to the blue family. Its HSL is 236°, 74%, 59% — a cool tone within the broader blue group.
Is #4953e4 accessible for body text on a white background?+
#4953E4 on white reaches a WCAG contrast ratio of 5.77:1 — passes WCAG AA for body text on white.
What is the closest Pantone match for #4953e4?+
The nearest Pantone match for #4953E4 (#4953E4) is 3332 C Iris, calculated by Euclidean RGB distance over the Pantone Matching System.

How to use #4953E4 in design

Practical guidance for using #4953e4 (#4953E4) across four design contexts, derived from its hue, lightness, saturation, and WCAG contrast.

Web & UI design

Use #4953E4 (#4953E4) as primary text or icon color on white backgrounds — at 5.8:1 contrast it passes WCAG AA for body copy. Avoid placing #4953e4 text on dark surfaces; the contrast drops below the AA threshold.

Branding & identity

As a brand color, #4953E4 (#4953E4) reads as high-energy and confident and versatile across product tiers. It fits naturally into tech, finance, healthcare, productivity tools (the safe brand-color default). Use it as the primary identity color and pair with one neutral (white, off-white, or near-black). 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

#4953E4 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

#4953E4 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.

Brands that use #4953E4

Major brands whose official palette contains a color within ~30 RGB units of #4953e4 (#4953E4). Click through for the full brand color guide.

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