#45839A Hex Color
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A grayed, steel-toned cyan, #45839a reads calm and dependable rather than bright. Its low saturation makes it a solid base for dashboards, finance apps, and any interface people stare at for hours. Pair it with warm coral or terracotta accents to keep layouts from feeling flat.
Questions about #45839a
What is #45839a in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #45839a is rgb(69, 131, 154), in HSL hsl(196, 38%, 44%) and in CMYK 55%, 15%, 0%, 40%. Browse more shades of blue with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #45839a?
Warm tones balance it best: coral, burnt orange, and soft cream all lift its cool cast. For a tighter palette, keep it with charcoal and off-white so the muted character stays intact.
Is #45839a good for text and backgrounds?
Yes for backgrounds, with a caveat. Black text on #45839a passes WCAG AA at about 5.0:1, but small white text falls just short at roughly 4.2:1, so reserve white type for large sizes.
Is #45839a readable on white or black?
#45839a has a 4.22:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.96:1 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.