#455BD2 Hex Color
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This bold indigo sits right between a true blue and a violet. Because it is highly saturated and intense, #455bd2 works best as a punchy accent rather than a dominant background. It pairs exceptionally well with muted corals or creams to soften its electric edge. The hex code #455bd2 offers strong accessibility, maintaining a 5.7:1 contrast ratio against white text.
Questions about #455bd2
What is #455bd2 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #455bd2 is rgb(69, 91, 210), in HSL hsl(231, 61%, 55%) and in CMYK 67%, 57%, 0%, 18%.
What colors pair well with #455bd2?
#455bd2 works best when balanced by softening neutrals. It pairs beautifully with cream or soft beige to neutralize its electric energy, while pairing it with a muted coral creates a high-contrast, modern visual balance for accent elements.
Is #455bd2 readable on white or black?
#455bd2 has a 5.70:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.68:1 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 works only for large text (24px, or 18.5px bold). Try other pairs in the contrast checker.