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#4F6AAB color code is #4F6AAB. Use this page to get all code formats, explore shades and tints, and find colors that work with #4f6aab.

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#4F6AAB Accessibility & WCAG Contrast

Relative luminance of #4F6AAB is 0.1491. Its WCAG contrast ratio is 5.27:1 against white and 3.98:1 against black. Use the card with the higher ratio for body text.

The quick brown fox
#4F6AAB on white5.27:1AA
The quick brown fox
#4F6AAB on black3.98:1AA Large
The quick brown fox
White on #4F6AAB5.27:1AA
The quick brown fox
Black on #4F6AAB3.98:1AA Large

#4F6AAB — Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hex code for #4F6AAB?+
The hex code for #4F6AAB is #4F6AAB. In RGB it's rgb(79, 106, 171), and in HSL it's hsl(222, 37%, 49%).
What is the RGB value of #4F6AAB?+
#4F6AAB in RGB is (79, 106, 171). Written in CSS: rgb(79, 106, 171).
What is the CMYK value of #4F6AAB?+
#4F6AAB converts to CMYK(54%, 38%, 0%, 33%) for print. Hex equivalent is #4F6AAB.
Is #4f6aab a warm or cool color?+
#4F6AAB (#4F6AAB) is a cool blue — its hue sits at 222° on the color wheel, placing it in the cool part of the spectrum.
What color family does #4f6aab belong to?+
#4F6AAB belongs to the blue family. Its HSL is 222°, 37%, 49% — a cool tone within the broader blue group.
Is #4f6aab accessible for body text on a white background?+
#4F6AAB on white reaches a WCAG contrast ratio of 5.27:1 — passes WCAG AA for body text on white.
What is the closest Pantone match for #4f6aab?+
The nearest Pantone match for #4F6AAB (#4F6AAB) is 659 C Pantone 659 C, calculated by Euclidean RGB distance over the Pantone Matching System.

How to use #4F6AAB in design

Practical guidance for using #4f6aab (#4F6AAB) across four design contexts, derived from its hue, lightness, saturation, and WCAG contrast.

Web & UI design

Use #4F6AAB (#4F6AAB) as primary text or icon color on white backgrounds — at 5.3:1 contrast it passes WCAG AA for body copy. Avoid placing #4f6aab text on dark surfaces; the contrast drops below the AA threshold.

Branding & identity

As a brand color, #4F6AAB (#4F6AAB) 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

#4F6AAB 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

#4F6AAB 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.