#457893 Hex Color
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Not a vivid azure, #457893 is a dusty, grayed-down blue that sits mid-dark on the scale. Its low saturation gives it a steady, dependable feel, which suits finance, healthcare, and government branding. It works best as a supporting tone or UI background, since large fields can read muddy. White text passes AA on it at about 4.8:1 contrast. The hex code #457893 also flatters warm accents like terracotta.
Questions about #457893
What is #457893 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #457893 is rgb(69, 120, 147), in HSL hsl(201, 36%, 42%) and in CMYK 53%, 18%, 0%, 42%. Browse more shades of blue with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #457893?
Warm, earthy accents make #457893 stand out. Try terracotta, muted mustard, or dusty rose against it, or soften the pairing with a warm cream. Cool grays and navies also work when you want a quieter, tonal scheme.
Is #457893 readable on white or black?
#457893 has a 4.81:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.36:1 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.