#4957BD
A medium, moderate blue closely aligning with Slateblue.
About #4957BD
The hex code #4957BD represents a beautifully specific shade of blue. If you're using CSS, you might find it aligns closely with Slateblue. This translates to an RGB value of rgb(73, 87, 189).
If you are designing for print, the four-color process is what matters most. To reproduce this shade on paper, a printer utilizes 61% cyan and 54% magenta inks. Always request a physical proof before doing a large print run with this exact code.
Ensuring your text is legible against this background is a key part of web design. Because it is a medium color, it is generally recommended to use #FFFFFF text. Always test your color combinations using a contrast checker before publishing.
Color Space Conversions
HEX#4957BD
RGB73, 87, 189
HSL232.8°, 46.8%, 51.4%
CMYK61%, 54%, 0%, 26%
HSV232.8°, 61.4%, 74.1%
LAB41.1, 26.3, -55.5
XYZ15.3, 11.9, 49.6
Decimal4806589
Color Harmonies
Tints, Shades & Tones
Tints (Adding White)
Shades (Adding Black)
WCAG Contrast Accessibility
6.21:1
Text on #FFFFFF
AA
3.38:1
Text on #000000
AA Large
5.94:1
Text on #F8FAFC
AA
2.87:1
Text on #0F172A
FAIL
CSS Implementation
.bg-color {
background-color: #4957BD;
}
.text-color {
color: #4957BD;
}
.border-color {
border: 2px solid #4957BD;
}