#456A8C Hex Color
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Muted and cool, #456a8c is a dusty blue with gray undertones and a matte, ashy finish. Its low saturation gives interfaces a dependable, controlled feel, making it useful for finance, technology, healthcare, and government designs. Use it as a supporting background or navigation tone. White text reaches about 5.7:1 contrast. The hex code is #456a8c.
Questions about #456a8c
What is #456a8c in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #456a8c is rgb(69, 106, 140), in HSL hsl(209, 34%, 41%) and in CMYK 51%, 24%, 0%, 45%.
What colors pair well with #456a8c?
#456a8c pairs well with warm accents such as terracotta, plus sand and cream, while charcoal deepens the restrained character; white and pale blue create a lighter, quieter palette for interfaces.
Is #456a8c a warm or cool color?
#456a8c reads as a cool blue because its blue channel is stronger than its red and green channels, while gray undertones soften its saturation without making it feel icy or stark. It creates a steady, reserved mood rather than a bright or energetic one.
Is #456a8c readable on white or black?
#456a8c has a 5.68:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.69:1 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.