#045C7C Hex Color
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#045c7c is a dark, muted blue with cool green undertones and a serious, maritime feel. Its low lightness gives interfaces and brand systems a dependable foundation, especially for security, finance, healthcare, and technology. Use it as a dominant background with white text, which reaches about a 7.4:1 contrast ratio. The hex code is #045c7c.
Questions about #045c7c
What is #045c7c in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #045c7c is rgb(4, 92, 124), in HSL hsl(196, 94%, 25%) and in CMYK 97%, 26%, 0%, 51%.
What colors pair well with #045c7c?
The #045c7c hex color pairs well with white, pale blue, warm sand, and muted orange accents, creating crisp contrast while preserving its cool maritime character and giving designers options for clean interfaces, coastal palettes, and restrained brand systems.
Is #045c7c warm or cool?
#045c7c reads as a cool, dark blue because its blue base is softened by green undertones rather than yellow or red warmth. Its low lightness gives it a serious, dependable mood that works well for navigation, panels, and technology-focused interfaces.
Is #045c7c readable on white or black?
#045c7c has a 7.42:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.82:1 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.