#45596E Hex Color
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Think of wet slate under an overcast sky. #45596e sits in that world, a dark blue with most of its saturation drained out. This hex code earns its keep as a base or supporting tone in finance, law, and tech interfaces, where it reads steady and serious. White text clears AA on it with about 7.2:1 contrast, so small body copy stays readable.
Questions about #45596e
What is #45596e in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #45596e is rgb(69, 89, 110), in HSL hsl(211, 23%, 35%) and in CMYK 37%, 19%, 0%, 57%.
What colors pair well with #45596e?
Warm accents flatter it most, since they keep the blue from reading cold and flat. Pair #45596e with terracotta or muted gold for contrast, or a soft cream to lift text and borders.
Is #45596e readable on white or black?
#45596e has a 7.22:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.90:1 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.