#456487 Hex Color
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#456487 is a dark, muted blue with cool gray undertones and low saturation. Its matte, dusty quality creates a serious, dependable mood suited to finance, technology, government, and security designs. Use it as a supporting tone beside off-white or burgundy, especially in interfaces. White text reaches about 6.1:1 contrast, meeting WCAG AA for body text. The hex code is #456487.
Questions about #456487
What is #456487 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #456487 is rgb(69, 100, 135), in HSL hsl(212, 32%, 40%) and in CMYK 49%, 26%, 0%, 47%. Browse more shades of blue with names and hex codes.
Which colors pair well with #456487?
#456487 pairs well with off-white for clean contrast and with burgundy for a richer accent; its dusty blue also works with pale gray, muted neutrals, and restrained warm tones without losing its dependable character.
Is #456487 warm or cool?
#456487 reads as a cool color because its muted blue base is balanced by gray undertones. The low saturation softens the chill, giving it a dusty, composed appearance rather than a bright or icy look.
Is #456487 readable on white or black?
#456487 has a 6.13:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.42:1 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.