#454B44 Hex Color
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A dark, muted green with ashy gray undertones, #454b44 feels grounded, serious, and slightly mysterious. Its low saturation suits sustainability, gardening, finance, and pharmacy branding, especially as a supporting tone or moody background. Pair it with warm ivory or muted terracotta for contrast. White text achieves about 9.0:1 contrast. The hex code is #454b44.
Questions about #454b44
What is #454b44 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #454b44 is rgb(69, 75, 68), in HSL hsl(111, 5%, 28%) and in CMYK 8%, 0%, 9%, 71%.
What colors pair well with #454b44?
#454b44 pairs well with warm ivory, muted terracotta, and soft tan because these lighter, warmer tones lift its ashy green base without losing its grounded character; use ivory for clean contrast and terracotta for a more earthy accent.
Does #454b44 feel warm or cool?
#454b44 reads as a cool-leaning neutral green because its low saturation and gray undertones mute the natural warmth often associated with leafy greens; pair it with warm ivory or terracotta when you want the overall palette to feel more balanced.
Is #454b44 readable on white or black?
#454b44 has a 8.96:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.34:1 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.