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#4CA5DC color code is #4CA5DC. Use this page to get all code formats, explore shades and tints, and find colors that work with #4ca5dc.

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#4CA5DC Accessibility & WCAG Contrast

Relative luminance of #4CA5DC is 0.3361. Its WCAG contrast ratio is 2.72:1 against white and 7.72:1 against black. Use the card with the higher ratio for body text.

The quick brown fox
#4CA5DC on white2.72:1Fail
The quick brown fox
#4CA5DC on black7.72:1AAA
The quick brown fox
White on #4CA5DC2.72:1Fail
The quick brown fox
Black on #4CA5DC7.72:1AAA

#4CA5DC — Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hex code for #4CA5DC?+
The hex code for #4CA5DC is #4CA5DC. In RGB it's rgb(76, 165, 220), and in HSL it's hsl(203, 67%, 58%).
What is the RGB value of #4CA5DC?+
#4CA5DC in RGB is (76, 165, 220). Written in CSS: rgb(76, 165, 220).
What is the CMYK value of #4CA5DC?+
#4CA5DC converts to CMYK(65%, 25%, 0%, 14%) for print. Hex equivalent is #4CA5DC.
Is #4ca5dc a warm or cool color?+
#4CA5DC (#4CA5DC) is a cool blue — its hue sits at 203° on the color wheel, placing it in the cool part of the spectrum.
What color family does #4ca5dc belong to?+
#4CA5DC belongs to the blue family. Its HSL is 203°, 67%, 58% — a cool tone within the broader blue group.
Is #4ca5dc accessible for body text on a white background?+
#4CA5DC on white reaches a WCAG contrast ratio of 2.72:1 — below the AA threshold (4.5:1) for normal body text. Reserve for large headings or pair with a darker variant.
What is the closest Pantone match for #4ca5dc?+
The nearest Pantone match for #4CA5DC (#4CA5DC) is 3283 C Sapphire, calculated by Euclidean RGB distance over the Pantone Matching System.

How to use #4CA5DC in design

Practical guidance for using #4ca5dc (#4CA5DC) across four design contexts, derived from its hue, lightness, saturation, and WCAG contrast.

Web & UI design

#4CA5DC (#4CA5DC) works well as a background color in dark UIs or as a button fill paired with white text — at 7.7:1 against black it's AAA-accessible for body text reversed onto it. Don't use it for text on a white background; 2.7:1 contrast won't pass AA.

Branding & identity

As a brand color, #4CA5DC (#4CA5DC) 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

#4CA5DC 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

#4CA5DC 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.