Crushed Velvet

Moody, unsaturated indigo with deep character

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Crushed Velvet is a dusty, unsaturated indigo that brings a moody, matte finish to any layout. Because it is dark and muted, this tone pairs well with warm metallic accents or sharp creams for a balanced look. The hex code is #445397. It offers excellent readability for small body text when set against a crisp white background.

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What is the hex code for Crushed Velvet?

Crushed Velvet is #445397. In RGB that is rgb(68, 83, 151), in HSL hsl(229, 38%, 43%) and in CMYK 55%, 45%, 0%, 41%.

What colors pair well with Crushed Velvet #445397?

This muted indigo creates a balanced, professional aesthetic when paired with warm metallic accents like gold or copper. To lighten the mood, use it alongside a crisp cream or a very soft off-white, which prevents the deep blue from feeling overly heavy.

Is Crushed Velvet readable on white or black?

Crushed Velvet has a 7.16:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.92:1 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.

Crushed Velvet

Moody, unsaturated indigo with deep character

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