# #4a79bc color: Ashton Blue

#4a79bc is rgb(74, 121, 188) in RGB and oklch(57.359% 0.11614 257.37) in OKLCH. Every other format, shade and contrast value is below.

Source: https://pickshade.com/color/4a79bc

## Formats

| Format | Value |
| --- | --- |
| HEX | #4a79bc |
| RGB | rgb(74, 121, 188) |
| HSL | hsl(215.26, 45.97%, 51.37%) |
| HSB / HSV | hsv(215.26 60.64% 73.73%) |
| HWB | hwb(215.26 29.02% 26.27%) |
| CMYK | cmyk(61% 36% 0% 26%) |
| Lab | lab(49.83 -0.44 -40.76) |
| LCH | lch(49.83 40.76 269.39) |
| OKLab | oklab(57.359% -0.02539 -0.11333) |
| OKLCH | oklch(57.359% 0.11614 257.37) |
| Display P3 | color(display-p3 0.33231 0.46978 0.71722) |
| Rec. 2020 | color(rec2020 0.33612 0.41673 0.68209) |
| Adobe RGB | color(a98-rgb 0.35643 0.47129 0.72302) |
| ProPhoto RGB | color(prophoto-rgb 0.37373 0.39504 0.64872) |
| Linear sRGB | color(srgb-linear 0.06848 0.1912 0.50289) |
| XYZ D65 | color(xyz-d65 0.18737 0.18761 0.50212) |
| XYZ D50 | color(xyz-d50 0.17545 0.18279 0.37863) |
| SwiftUI | Color(red: 0.29, green: 0.475, blue: 0.737) |
| UIKit | UIColor(red: 0.29, green: 0.475, blue: 0.737, alpha: 1) |
| Flutter / Compose | Color(0xFF4A79BC) |
| Android XML | #4A79BC |

## Facts

- Closest name: Ashton Blue
- Hue family: Blue, soft blue
- Closest Tailwind class: sky-600
- Gamut: Inside sRGB: displays the same on any screen.
- Contrast with white: 4.42:1
- Contrast with black: 4.75:1

## Tints

#4a79bc, #5c86c3, #6d94ca, #7fa1d2, #91aed8, #a2bbdf, #b5c9e6, #c7d6ec, #d9e4f3, #ecf1f9

## Shades

#4a79bc, #3f68a3, #35588b, #2a4873, #20395d, #172b47, #0e1d32, #06101f, #02050d, #000102

## Tones

#4a79bc, #4f79b5, #547aaf, #597aa8, #5e7aa2, #637a9b, #677a94, #6c7a8d, #707986, #74797f

## Harmonies

- Complementary: #4a79bc, #9e6e0d
- Split: #4a79bc, #af6137, #807d16
- Analogous: #4a79bc, #0085ad, #756cb9
- Triadic: #4a79bc, #b2595f, #558841
- Tetradic: #4a79bc, #9461a5, #9e6e0d, #558841
- Square: #4a79bc, #a95a85, #9e6e0d, #048e6a
- Monochromatic: #4a79bc, #033370, #285695, #6d9ee4, #92c4ff

## Questions about #4a79bc

### What color is #4a79bc?

#4a79bc is soft blue. The closest named color is Ashton Blue. In RGB it is rgb(74, 121, 188), in HSL hsl(215.26, 45.97%, 51.37%) and in OKLCH oklch(57.359% 0.11614 257.37).

### What colors go well with #4a79bc?

The complementary color of #4a79bc is #9e6e0d. For a calmer combination use the analogous colors #0085ad and #756cb9. The triadic partners are #b2595f and #558841.

### Is white or black text more readable on #4a79bc?

White text reads better on #4a79bc: white gives a contrast ratio of 4.42:1 and black gives 4.75:1. WCAG AA asks for at least 4.5:1 for body text.

### Is #4a79bc a warm or cool color?

#4a79bc is a cool color. In OKLCH its hue is 257 degrees, its lightness 57.4% and its chroma 0.116.