#458EA5 Hex Color
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#458ea5 is a muted, cool cyan that feels professional and steady. With its balanced saturation, it functions best as a supporting tone rather than a dominant background. Pair it with warm, sandy beiges for a sophisticated contrast. Because it meets WCAG AA standards, black text remains highly legible against the hex code, making it a reliable choice for UI components and informative aerospace or tech branding.
Questions about #458ea5
What is #458ea5 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #458ea5 is rgb(69, 142, 165), in HSL hsl(194, 41%, 46%) and in CMYK 58%, 14%, 0%, 35%.
What colors pair well with #458ea5?
This muted cyan creates a sophisticated contrast when paired with warm, sandy beiges or soft taupe tones. Because #458ea5 is a mid-tone, it also works effectively alongside charcoal for a professional, high-contrast look that remains easy on the eyes.
Is #458ea5 readable on white or black?
#458ea5 has a 3.70:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.66:1 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.