#453C5B Hex Color
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The hex code #453c5b is a dark, muted purple with gray undertones that keep it ashy rather than vivid. It works best as a base color in dark interfaces and moody layouts, where white text reaches about 10.2:1 contrast, well past WCAG AA. Pair it with warm ochre or dusty rose to lift the gloom without losing the calm.
Questions about #453c5b
What is #453c5b in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #453c5b is rgb(69, 60, 91), in HSL hsl(257, 21%, 30%) and in CMYK 24%, 34%, 0%, 64%. Browse more shades of purple with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #453c5b?
Warm ochre and dusty rose lift its gloomy, muted character, while burgundy keeps the palette dark and rich. Avoid bright neon shades, which overpower its low saturation.
Is #453c5b readable on white or black?
#453c5b has a 10.24:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.05:1 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.