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#4A7AA1 color code is #4A7AA1. Use this page to get all code formats, explore shades and tints, and find colors that work with #4a7aa1.

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#4A7AA1 Accessibility & WCAG Contrast

Relative luminance of #4A7AA1 is 0.1795. Its WCAG contrast ratio is 4.58:1 against white and 4.59:1 against black. Use the card with the higher ratio for body text.

The quick brown fox
#4A7AA1 on white4.58:1AA
The quick brown fox
#4A7AA1 on black4.59:1AA
The quick brown fox
White on #4A7AA14.58:1AA
The quick brown fox
Black on #4A7AA14.59:1AA

#4A7AA1 — Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hex code for #4A7AA1?+
The hex code for #4A7AA1 is #4A7AA1. In RGB it's rgb(74, 122, 161), and in HSL it's hsl(207, 37%, 46%).
What is the RGB value of #4A7AA1?+
#4A7AA1 in RGB is (74, 122, 161). Written in CSS: rgb(74, 122, 161).
What is the CMYK value of #4A7AA1?+
#4A7AA1 converts to CMYK(54%, 24%, 0%, 37%) for print. Hex equivalent is #4A7AA1.
Is #4a7aa1 a warm or cool color?+
#4A7AA1 (#4A7AA1) is a cool blue — its hue sits at 207° on the color wheel, placing it in the cool part of the spectrum.
What color family does #4a7aa1 belong to?+
#4A7AA1 belongs to the blue family. Its HSL is 207°, 37%, 46% — a cool tone within the broader blue group.
Is #4a7aa1 accessible for body text on a white background?+
#4A7AA1 on white reaches a WCAG contrast ratio of 4.58:1 — passes WCAG AA for body text on white.
What is the closest Pantone match for #4a7aa1?+
The nearest Pantone match for #4A7AA1 (#4A7AA1) is 645 C Pantone 645 C, calculated by Euclidean RGB distance over the Pantone Matching System.

How to use #4A7AA1 in design

Practical guidance for using #4a7aa1 (#4A7AA1) across four design contexts, derived from its hue, lightness, saturation, and WCAG contrast.

Web & UI design

#4A7AA1 is highly versatile in UI — readable in both directions (4.6:1 vs white, 4.6:1 vs black). Use it for body text, button fills, borders, or accents in either light or dark themes.

Branding & identity

As a brand color, #4A7AA1 (#4A7AA1) 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

#4A7AA1 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

#4A7AA1 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.