#4399C2 color
The hex color #4399C2 is a moderate azure.
In the RGB color model it is made of 26.3% red, 60% green and 76.1% blue (67, 153, 194).
Its hue angle is 199°, with 51% saturation and 51% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 65% cyan, 21% magenta, 0% yellow and 24% black.
The closest named color is Blue Burst (#309CD0), a difference of 2.5 ΔE, a small difference.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 6.57:1).
#4399C2 color codes
| HEX | #4399C2 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(67, 153, 194) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(26.3%, 60%, 76.1%) | |
| HSL | hsl(199, 51%, 51%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(199, 65%, 76%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(65%, 21%, 0%, 24%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(59.77, -13.04, -28.81) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(59.77, 31.62, 245.64) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(23.44, 27.868, 55.172) | |
| Decimal | 4430274 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #4399C2, 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 #4399C2 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 6.57:1 | Pass | Fail | Pass |
| Sample text | 3.19:1 | Fail | Fail | Pass |
| #4399C2 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 3.19:1 | Fail | Fail | Pass |
| Sample text | 6.57:1 | Pass | 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 #4399C2 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#8597c4Protanopia
no red cones#738ac1Deuteranopia
no green cones#00a4a7Tritanopia
no blue cones#909090Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #4399c2; }
.text { color: #4399c2; }
.border { border: 2px solid #4399c2; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(67 153 194 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #4399c2, #4359c2); }
Similar colors
#309cd0Blue Burst#57a1ceSub-Zero#0a91bfSwimmer#579acaCanadian Tuxedo#009dc4Blue Ocean#4b9cd3Carolina Blue#48a8d0Mystic Blue#36a5c9Laguna
Questions
- What color is #4399C2?
- #4399C2 is a moderate azure, closest to the named color Blue Burst. It belongs to the blue family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #4399C2?
- The RGB value is 67, 153, 194: 67 red, 153 green and 194 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #4399C2?
- The complementary color is #C26C43, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #4399C2?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 6.57:1 and white text 3.19:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.