#045362 Hex Color
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#045362 is a dark, muted cyan with cool blue-green undertones and low lightness. Its dusty, serious character suggests depth and mystery while retaining a refreshing edge. The hex code #045362 suits moody interface backgrounds and dominant brand bases. White text has about 8.7:1 contrast against it, meeting WCAG AA for body copy.
Questions about #045362
What is #045362 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #045362 is rgb(4, 83, 98), in HSL hsl(190, 92%, 20%) and in CMYK 96%, 15%, 0%, 62%.
What colors pair well with #045362?
#045362 pairs well with warm terracotta, muted coral, and soft sand because their warmer undertones offset its cool, dark blue-green base in brand palettes and interface accents without making the composition feel harsh or overly bright. Use one warm accent for controlled energy.
Where does #045362 work best in a design?
#045362 works best as a dark base for UI backgrounds, hero panels, and technology or aerospace branding, where its low lightness creates focus and strong separation from lighter content and interface elements. It is less effective for fine dark text or large areas beside near-black.
Is #045362 readable on white or black?
#045362 has a 8.68:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.41:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it works for body text and on black it is too faint for text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.