#455054 Hex Color
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Dark and muted, #455054 is a dusty cyan with strong gray undertones and an ashy, serious mood. Its low saturation gives interfaces a thoughtful, technology-focused feel, while the cyan base adds a refreshing edge. Use the hex code #455054 as a dominant dark-mode background with white text, which achieves about an 8.3:1 contrast ratio. It also suits aerospace, productivity, and moody branding.
Questions about #455054
What is #455054 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #455054 is rgb(69, 80, 84), in HSL hsl(196, 10%, 30%) and in CMYK 18%, 5%, 0%, 67%.
What colors pair well with #455054?
#455054 pairs well with white for clear contrast, while pale cyan, muted teal, or warm beige can soften its ashy depth; use charcoal sparingly because the similar dark value may reduce separation.
Is #455054 suitable for dark-mode backgrounds?
#455054 works well as a dark-mode background with white text, reaching about an 8.3:1 contrast ratio; still verify the exact text size and color pairing with a contrast checker before shipping.
Does #455054 read as warm or cool?
#455054 reads cool rather than warm because its dusty cyan base is subdued by strong gray undertones. That balance creates a serious, technical mood without the vivid energy of brighter blue or teal.
Is #455054 readable on white or black?
#455054 has a 8.30:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.52:1 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.