#455C94 Hex Color
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#455c94 is a muted, medium-dark blue with cool gray undertones and a matte, dusty finish. Its restrained saturation creates a serious, dependable mood for finance, technology, healthcare, and government branding. Use the hex code #455c94 as a dominant background with white text, which provides about 6.5:1 contrast and supports clear body copy in interfaces.
Questions about #455c94
What is #455c94 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #455c94 is rgb(69, 92, 148), in HSL hsl(223, 36%, 43%) and in CMYK 53%, 38%, 0%, 42%.
What colors pair well with #455c94?
#455c94 pairs well with white and pale blue-gray for a clean, quiet palette, while muted gold or sage accents add warmth without overpowering its dusty blue character, particularly in interface and branding work.
Is #455c94 warm or cool?
#455c94 reads as a cool blue because its medium-dark base is softened by gray undertones rather than warm red or yellow notes, especially beside neutral whites and grays in a palette. Its low saturation gives interfaces a composed, dependable feel.
Is #455c94 readable on white or black?
#455c94 has a 6.53:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.21:1 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.