#455668 Hex Color
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#455668 is a dusty, unsaturated blue with a matte finish. The hex code for this dark, inky shade provides excellent contrast for white text, making it a reliable choice for UI backgrounds. While it supports serious branding in finance or tech, use it cautiously. It can appear muddy in large, flat areas, so pair it with lighter tones to keep the design feeling crisp.
Questions about #455668
What is #455668 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #455668 is rgb(69, 86, 104), in HSL hsl(211, 20%, 34%) and in CMYK 34%, 17%, 0%, 59%.
How should I use #455668 in a user interface?
Use #455668 as a primary background or a secondary accent color to provide a grounded, professional feel. It works best when paired with crisp white text or very light gray accents to prevent the design from feeling too muddy or heavy.
What colors pair well with the #455668 hex code?
Is #455668 readable on white or black?
#455668 has a 7.54:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.78:1 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.