#4A5158

Q: What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #4A5158?

RGB(74, 81, 88), HSL(210.0, 8.6%, 31.8%), CMYK(15.9%, 8.0%, 0.0%, 65.5%).

Q: Does #4A5158 meet WCAG contrast on white?

8.05:1 — WCAG AA pass, AAA pass for normal text.

Overview

#4A5158 is a cool, dark color. In RGB it is 74, 81, 88, in HSL 210.0°, 8.6%, 31.8%, and in CMYK 15.9%, 8.0%, 0.0%, 65.5%. The nearest named color is RAL 7024 Graphite Grey.

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Color Values

HEX

#4A5158

RGB

74, 81, 88

HSL

210.0, 8.6%, 31.8%

HSV

210.0, 15.9%, 34.5%

CMYK

15.9%, 8.0%, 0.0%, 65.5%

OKLCH

0.4312 0.0147 248.2

Properties

Cool Dark Nearest: RAL 7024 Graphite Grey

Color Psychology

Dark blues like navy and midnight convey authority, intelligence, and unshakeable confidence. They are the color of police uniforms, corporate suits, and official documents worldwide. Navy blue inspires feelings of security and order, anchoring visual hierarchies with gravitas.

Design Usage

Dark blue is the premier choice for header backgrounds, navigation bars, and footer sections in corporate websites. It provides excellent contrast for white text and creates a sense of depth and professionalism. Pair it with bright accent colors like orange or lime for vibrant CTAs that pop against the authoritative background.