#455457 Hex Color
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Reach for #455457 when a design needs a background that stays dark without going black. This ashy cyan carries heavy gray, so the blue underneath reads muted and moody rather than bright. White text passes AA easily here at about 7.9:1 contrast, which makes it a solid base for dark UI panels and headers. Pair it with terracotta or amber to lift the gloom.
Questions about #455457
What is #455457 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #455457 is rgb(69, 84, 87), in HSL hsl(190, 12%, 31%) and in CMYK 21%, 3%, 0%, 66%.
What text color works best on #455457?
White text is the safest choice, reaching about 7.9:1 contrast, well above the 4.5:1 threshold for AA body text. Dark text on this shade fails, so keep it behind light type.
What colors pair well with #455457?
Warm accents like terracotta or amber cut through its gray undertone nicely. In cooler palettes, add a lighter tint or cream to keep the whole scheme from turning muddy.
Is #455457 readable on white or black?
#455457 has a 7.89:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.65:1 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.