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#4A7BDE color code is #4A7BDE. Use this page to get all code formats, explore shades and tints, and find colors that work with #4a7bde.

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#4A7BDE Accessibility & WCAG Contrast

Relative luminance of #4A7BDE is 0.2090. Its WCAG contrast ratio is 4.05:1 against white and 5.18:1 against black. Use the card with the higher ratio for body text.

The quick brown fox
#4A7BDE on white4.05:1AA Large
The quick brown fox
#4A7BDE on black5.18:1AA
The quick brown fox
White on #4A7BDE4.05:1AA Large
The quick brown fox
Black on #4A7BDE5.18:1AA

#4A7BDE — Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hex code for #4A7BDE?+
The hex code for #4A7BDE is #4A7BDE. In RGB it's rgb(74, 123, 222), and in HSL it's hsl(220, 69%, 58%).
What is the RGB value of #4A7BDE?+
#4A7BDE in RGB is (74, 123, 222). Written in CSS: rgb(74, 123, 222).
What is the CMYK value of #4A7BDE?+
#4A7BDE converts to CMYK(67%, 45%, 0%, 13%) for print. Hex equivalent is #4A7BDE.
Is #4a7bde a warm or cool color?+
#4A7BDE (#4A7BDE) is a cool blue — its hue sits at 220° on the color wheel, placing it in the cool part of the spectrum.
What color family does #4a7bde belong to?+
#4A7BDE belongs to the blue family. Its HSL is 220°, 69%, 58% — a cool tone within the broader blue group.
Is #4a7bde accessible for body text on a white background?+
#4A7BDE on white reaches a WCAG contrast ratio of 4.05:1 — passes AA only for large text (18pt+). Use a darker shade for body copy.
What is the closest Pantone match for #4a7bde?+
The nearest Pantone match for #4A7BDE (#4A7BDE) is 3304 C Sky, calculated by Euclidean RGB distance over the Pantone Matching System.

How to use #4A7BDE in design

Practical guidance for using #4a7bde (#4A7BDE) across four design contexts, derived from its hue, lightness, saturation, and WCAG contrast.

Web & UI design

#4A7BDE (#4A7BDE) works well as a background color in dark UIs or as a button fill paired with white text — at 5.2:1 against black it's AA-accessible for body text reversed onto it. Don't use it for text on a white background; 4.0:1 contrast won't pass AA.

Branding & identity

As a brand color, #4A7BDE (#4A7BDE) 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

#4A7BDE 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

#4A7BDE 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 #4A7BDE

Major brands whose official palette contains a color within ~30 RGB units of #4a7bde (#4A7BDE). Click through for the full brand color guide.

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