#45597E Hex Color
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#45597e is a dark, muted blue with cool gray undertones and low saturation. Its matte, slightly ashy character suggests seriousness, reliability, and controlled depth. Use the hex code #45597e as a supporting tone in finance, security, technology, or government layouts. White text reaches about 7.0:1 contrast, making it suitable for accessible body text and dark UI backgrounds.
Questions about #45597e
What is #45597e in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #45597e is rgb(69, 89, 126), in HSL hsl(219, 29%, 38%) and in CMYK 45%, 29%, 0%, 51%.
What colors pair well with #45597e?
#45597e works well with warm white, muted gold, pale blue, and restrained burgundy, which add contrast without overpowering its low-saturation, cool gray character in brand systems, dashboards, and editorial layouts.
Is #45597e readable on white or black?
#45597e has a 7.03:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.98:1 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.