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#4E7B8D color code is #4E7B8D. Use this page to get all code formats, explore shades and tints, and find colors that work with #4e7b8d.

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#4E7B8D Accessibility & WCAG Contrast

Relative luminance of #4E7B8D is 0.1771. Its WCAG contrast ratio is 4.62:1 against white and 4.54:1 against black. Use the card with the higher ratio for body text.

The quick brown fox
#4E7B8D on white4.62:1AA
The quick brown fox
#4E7B8D on black4.54:1AA
The quick brown fox
White on #4E7B8D4.62:1AA
The quick brown fox
Black on #4E7B8D4.54:1AA

#4E7B8D — Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hex code for #4E7B8D?+
The hex code for #4E7B8D is #4E7B8D. In RGB it's rgb(78, 123, 141), and in HSL it's hsl(197, 29%, 43%).
What is the RGB value of #4E7B8D?+
#4E7B8D in RGB is (78, 123, 141). Written in CSS: rgb(78, 123, 141).
What is the CMYK value of #4E7B8D?+
#4E7B8D converts to CMYK(45%, 13%, 0%, 45%) for print. Hex equivalent is #4E7B8D.
Is #4e7b8d a warm or cool color?+
#4E7B8D (#4E7B8D) is a cool cyan — its hue sits at 197° on the color wheel, placing it in the cool part of the spectrum.
What color family does #4e7b8d belong to?+
#4E7B8D belongs to the cyan family. Its HSL is 197°, 29%, 43% — a cool tone within the broader cyan group.
Is #4e7b8d accessible for body text on a white background?+
#4E7B8D on white reaches a WCAG contrast ratio of 4.62:1 — passes WCAG AA for body text on white.
What is the closest Pantone match for #4e7b8d?+
The nearest Pantone match for #4E7B8D (#4E7B8D) is 7675 C Steel Violet, calculated by Euclidean RGB distance over the Pantone Matching System.

How to use #4E7B8D in design

Practical guidance for using #4e7b8d (#4E7B8D) across four design contexts, derived from its hue, lightness, saturation, and WCAG contrast.

Web & UI design

#4E7B8D is highly versatile in UI — readable in both directions (4.6:1 vs white, 4.5:1 vs black). Use it for body text, button fills, borders, or accents in either light or dark themes.

Branding & identity

As a brand color, #4E7B8D (#4E7B8D) reads as considered and grown-up and versatile across product tiers. It fits naturally into tech, water, cleaning, summer/youthful brands. Pair it with a single bold accent so it doesn't read as too quiet. 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

#4E7B8D 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

#4E7B8D 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.