Savoy Blue color: hex code #4B61D1
Savoy Blue has the hex code #4B61D1. It is a moderate blue.
In the RGB color model it is made of 29.4% red, 38% green and 82% blue (75, 97, 209).
Its hue angle is 230°, with 59% saturation and 56% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 64% cyan, 54% magenta, 0% yellow and 18% black.
White text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 5.34:1).
Savoy Blue (#4B61D1) color codes
| HEX | #4B61D1 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(75, 97, 209) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(29.4%, 38%, 82%) | |
| HSL | hsl(230, 59%, 56%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(230, 64%, 82%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(64%, 54%, 0%, 18%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(45.15, 27.14, -60.48) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(45.15, 66.29, 294.17) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(18.681, 14.647, 62.152) | |
| Decimal | 4940241 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with Savoy Blue, based on their position on the color wheel.
Complementary
The color opposite on the color wheel (180°). Strongest contrast.
Analogous
Neighbors 30° either side. Calm, natural combinations.
Split complementary
The two colors next to the complement (150° and 210°).
Triadic
Three colors evenly spaced, 120° apart.
Tetradic (square)
Four colors 90° apart.
Shades, tints and tones
Shades (darker, mixed with black)
Tints (lighter, mixed with white)
Tones (mixed with gray)
Contrast and accessibility
| Text on #4B61D1 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 3.93:1 | Fail | Fail | Pass |
| Sample text | 5.34:1 | Pass | Fail | Pass |
| #4B61D1 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 5.34:1 | Pass | Fail | Pass |
| Sample text | 3.93:1 | Fail | Fail | Pass |
WCAG 2 asks for 4.5:1 for normal text (AA), 7:1 for AAA, and 3:1 for large text. Check other pairs.
Color blindness simulation
How #4B61D1 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#1271d5Protanopia
no red cones#0065cfDeuteranopia
no green cones#007c8fTritanopia
no blue cones#6b6b6bAchromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #4b61d1; }
.text { color: #4b61d1; }
.border { border: 2px solid #4b61d1; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(75 97 209 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #4b61d1, #784bd1); }Similar colors
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See #4B61D1 on its hex code page
Questions
- What color is #4B61D1?
- #4B61D1 is a moderate blue known as Savoy Blue. It belongs to the blue family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of Savoy Blue?
- The RGB value is 75, 97, 209: 75 red, 97 green and 209 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of Savoy Blue?
- The complementary color is #D1BB4B, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #4B61D1?
- White text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 3.93:1 and white text 5.34:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.