#455158 Hex Color
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This dusky, slate blue balances professional weight with a muted, approachable aesthetic. As a dark neutral, #455158 functions best as a background for clean, high-contrast UI interfaces where readability matters. Pair it with soft cream or warm white text to maintain accessibility standards. Because the hex code #455158 leans heavily toward grey, it avoids the sterile feel of standard corporate navy while providing a grounded, reliable anchor.
Questions about #455158
What is #455158 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #455158 is rgb(69, 81, 88), in HSL hsl(202, 12%, 31%) and in CMYK 22%, 8%, 0%, 65%.
How should I use #455158 in a professional interface?
#455158 functions best as a background color for large sections or UI sidebars because it avoids the sterile, corporate feel of pure navy. Pair it with high-contrast cream or warm white text to maintain strict accessibility standards for your users.
Is #455158 considered a warm or cool neutral?
#455158 is a cool-leaning neutral that bridges the gap between traditional grey and deep blue. Its muted, dusky quality makes it versatile enough to replace standard charcoal when you need a more sophisticated, slightly softer edge in your design project.
Is #455158 readable on white or black?
#455158 has a 8.16:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.57:1 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.