#454D53 Hex Color
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#454d53 is a dark, muted blue-gray with ashy undertones and low saturation. Its gloomy depth suggests seriousness, reliability, and control. This makes it suited to finance, security, government, and technology branding. Use it as a supporting tone or dark interface background, paired with warm white or muted copper. White text achieves about 8.6:1 contrast. The hex code is #454d53.
Questions about #454d53
What is #454d53 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #454d53 is rgb(69, 77, 83), in HSL hsl(206, 9%, 30%) and in CMYK 17%, 7%, 0%, 67%. Browse more shades of gray with names and hex codes.
Does #454d53 read as warm or cool?
#454d53 reads as cool because its blue-gray base and ashy undertones outweigh any warmth, while its low saturation keeps the effect restrained rather than icy for serious, controlled visual systems.
What colors pair well with #454d53?
#454d53 pairs well with warm white, soft beige, muted copper, and restrained blue-gray accents because warm neutrals soften its cool depth while copper adds contrast without making the palette feel bright or playful.
Is #454d53 readable on white or black?
#454d53 has a 8.60:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.43:1 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.