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#4956A7 color code is #4956A7. Use this page to get all code formats, explore shades and tints, and find colors that work with #4956a7.

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#4956A7 Accessibility & WCAG Contrast

Relative luminance of #4956A7 is 0.1086. Its WCAG contrast ratio is 6.62:1 against white and 3.17:1 against black. Use the card with the higher ratio for body text.

The quick brown fox
#4956A7 on white6.62:1AA
The quick brown fox
#4956A7 on black3.17:1AA Large
The quick brown fox
White on #4956A76.62:1AA
The quick brown fox
Black on #4956A73.17:1AA Large

#4956A7 — Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hex code for #4956A7?+
The hex code for #4956A7 is #4956A7. In RGB it's rgb(73, 86, 167), and in HSL it's hsl(232, 39%, 47%).
What is the RGB value of #4956A7?+
#4956A7 in RGB is (73, 86, 167). Written in CSS: rgb(73, 86, 167).
What is the CMYK value of #4956A7?+
#4956A7 converts to CMYK(56%, 49%, 0%, 35%) for print. Hex equivalent is #4956A7.
Is #4956a7 a warm or cool color?+
#4956A7 (#4956A7) is a cool blue — its hue sits at 232° on the color wheel, placing it in the cool part of the spectrum.
What color family does #4956a7 belong to?+
#4956A7 belongs to the blue family. Its HSL is 232°, 39%, 47% — a cool tone within the broader blue group.
Is #4956a7 accessible for body text on a white background?+
#4956A7 on white reaches a WCAG contrast ratio of 6.62:1 — passes WCAG AA for body text on white.
What is the closest Pantone match for #4956a7?+
The nearest Pantone match for #4956A7 (#4956A7) is 7681 C Blue Grape, calculated by Euclidean RGB distance over the Pantone Matching System.

How to use #4956A7 in design

Practical guidance for using #4956a7 (#4956A7) across four design contexts, derived from its hue, lightness, saturation, and WCAG contrast.

Web & UI design

Use #4956A7 (#4956A7) as primary text or icon color on white backgrounds — at 6.6:1 contrast it passes WCAG AA for body copy. Avoid placing #4956a7 text on dark surfaces; the contrast drops below the AA threshold.

Branding & identity

As a brand color, #4956A7 (#4956A7) 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

#4956A7 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

#4956A7 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.