#457A7A Hex Color
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#457a7a is a muted, cool cyan with ashy blue-green undertones and medium-dark lightness. Its low saturation feels steady and refreshing, supporting trust, clarity, and focused communication. Use it as a supporting tone in technology, aerospace, or productivity interfaces, or pair it with warm terracotta for contrast. White text reaches about 4.9:1 contrast, enough for WCAG AA body text.
Questions about #457a7a
What is #457a7a in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #457a7a is rgb(69, 122, 122), in HSL hsl(180, 28%, 37%) and in CMYK 43%, 0%, 0%, 52%.
What colors pair well with #457a7a?
#457a7a pairs well with warm terracotta, cream, and charcoal because their temperature and value differences sharpen its muted blue-green character. Use terracotta sparingly for emphasis, while cream or charcoal can support readable layouts and grounded brand palettes.
Is #457a7a readable on white or black?
#457a7a has a 4.86:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.31:1 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.