#4957C5
A medium, moderate blue closely aligning with Slateblue.
About #4957C5
The hex code #4957C5 represents a beautifully specific shade of blue. Designers often compare it to the standard color Slateblue. This translates to an RGB value of rgb(73, 87, 197).
When sending designs containing this color to a printer, the CMYK values come into play. This specific hue requires a mix of 63% C, 56% M, 0% Y, and 23% K. Always request a physical proof before doing a large print run with this exact code.
Contrast ratios determine whether this color is safe for typography. To prevent eye strain, #FFFFFF text pairs best with this hex code. You can view the detailed AAA and AA pass/fail metrics in the table below.
Color Space Conversions
HEX#4957C5
RGB73, 87, 197
HSL233.2°, 51.7%, 52.9%
CMYK63%, 56%, 0%, 23%
HSV233.2°, 62.9%, 77.3%
LAB41.6, 29.0, -59.3
XYZ16.2, 12.3, 54.3
Decimal4806597
Color Harmonies
Tints, Shades & Tones
Tints (Adding White)
Shades (Adding Black)
WCAG Contrast Accessibility
6.08:1
Text on #FFFFFF
AA
3.45:1
Text on #000000
AA Large
5.81:1
Text on #F8FAFC
AA
2.94:1
Text on #0F172A
FAIL
CSS Implementation
.bg-color {
background-color: #4957C5;
}
.text-color {
color: #4957C5;
}
.border-color {
border: 2px solid #4957C5;
}