#456693 Hex Color
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Reach for this muted, dusty blue when a design needs a dependable backdrop with some weight. The hex code #456693 sits mid-dark with a gray cast, so it reads steady rather than bold. It works as a dominant base in finance or government interfaces, and white text clears AA on it at about 5.9:1 contrast. Pair it with warm coral accents to keep the palette from going flat.
Questions about #456693
What is #456693 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #456693 is rgb(69, 102, 147), in HSL hsl(215, 36%, 42%) and in CMYK 53%, 31%, 0%, 42%.
What colors pair well with #456693?
Warm accents like coral, terracotta, or amber bring out the best in #456693 because they offset its cool gray undertone. Cream and warm off-whites also flatter it more than stark white.
Is #456693 readable on white or black?
#456693 has a 5.87:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.57:1 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.