#455B68 Hex Color
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A dark, desaturated blue with gray and faint green undertones, #455b68 feels restrained rather than vivid. It suits security, finance, and technology interfaces as a supporting tone or dark-mode background. White text reaches about a 7.1:1 contrast ratio, supporting readable body copy. The hex code is #455b68.
Questions about #455b68
What is #455b68 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #455b68 is rgb(69, 91, 104), in HSL hsl(202, 20%, 34%) and in CMYK 34%, 12%, 0%, 59%.
Does #455b68 read as a warm or cool color?
#455b68 reads as a cool, dark blue-gray because its blue component is stronger than its red and green values, while its slight green undertone softens the steel-like effect. It feels calm, restrained, and technical rather than vivid.
What colors pair well with #455b68?
#455b68 pairs well with white, pale blue, soft gray, and warm off-white; a muted terracotta accent can add contrast without making the palette feel loud. Use warm accents sparingly to preserve the shade’s quiet, professional character.
Is #455b68 readable on white or black?
#455b68 has a 7.12:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.94:1 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.