#454E60 Hex Color
A serious, muted blue with quiet control
This dark, dusty blue carries a sense of serious mystery and quiet control. Because it feels muted and grounded, #454e60 works well for technology, finance, or legal branding that requires a professional edge. Designers often use this shade as a backdrop for modern interfaces where readability and calmness are preferred over brightness. The hex code for this ashy, ink-like color is #454e60.
Questions about #454e60
What is #454e60 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #454e60 is rgb(69, 78, 96), in HSL hsl(220, 16%, 32%) and in CMYK 28%, 19%, 0%, 62%.
What colors pair well with this dusty blue?
This shade works best when paired with soft creams, warm beiges, or crisp whites to create a balanced, professional contrast. For a more sophisticated palette, try pairing it with muted ochre or deep charcoal tones to maintain its grounded, serious aesthetic.
Does this color feel warm or cool?
This is a distinctly cool-toned blue that leans toward gray, giving it a muted and somber quality. Because of its low saturation and dark value, it feels much more professional and restrained than a bright, vibrant primary blue.
Is #454e60 readable on white or black?
#454e60 has a 8.36:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.51:1 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.