#457BAD Hex Color
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#457bad is a muted steel blue with a real gray cast. That low saturation reads steady and controlled, which is why this hex code turns up in finance, healthcare, and government work. It holds its own as a dominant base and pairs well with warm accents like terracotta. Fair warning: it can look washed out against plain white. Black text passes AA on it at about 4.7:1.
Questions about #457bad
What is #457bad in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #457bad is rgb(69, 123, 173), in HSL hsl(209, 43%, 47%) and in CMYK 60%, 29%, 0%, 32%. Browse more shades of blue with names and hex codes.
What colors go well with #457bad?
#457bad pairs best with warm, earthy accents like terracotta or burnt orange, which offset its cool gray undertone. Soft cream and charcoal also work when you want a quieter, more formal palette.
Is #457bad readable on white or black?
#457bad has a 4.47:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.68:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it works only for large text (24px, or 18.5px bold) and on black it works for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.