#454559 Hex Color
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#454559 is a muted, dusty indigo that leans heavily into grey. This desaturated tone functions best as a base for dark-mode interfaces, providing a moody alternative to standard blacks. Because it is quite dark, pair it with soft, warm creams rather than stark whites to maintain readability. The hex code #454559 offers enough contrast for legible small body text when used with white.
Questions about #454559
What is #454559 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #454559 is rgb(69, 69, 89), in HSL hsl(240, 13%, 31%) and in CMYK 22%, 22%, 0%, 65%.
How does #454559 compare to standard dark grays or blacks?
#454559 offers a much richer, more nuanced depth than a flat neutral grey or pure black. Because it contains heavy indigo undertones, it creates a subtle, atmospheric feel in web interfaces without losing the utility of a dark background.
What colors pair best with #454559 for UI design?
Pair #454559 with soft creams or desaturated warm beiges to maintain high readability while avoiding the harshness of stark white text. Using muted, lighter tones prevents the overall design from feeling overly cold or clinical on dark screens.
Is #454559 readable on white or black?
#454559 has a 9.33:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.24:1 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.