#459CAC Hex Color
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A cool, unsaturated cyan with a soft green-blue undertone, #459cac feels refreshing and clear without the sharpness of brighter aqua. It works well as a supporting color in technology, communication, and aerospace palettes, especially beside navy or warm coral. Black text reads clearly on it, with about 6.6:1 contrast. The hex code is #459cac.
Questions about #459cac
What is #459cac in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #459cac is rgb(69, 156, 172), in HSL hsl(189, 43%, 47%) and in CMYK 60%, 9%, 0%, 33%. Browse more shades of blue with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #459cac?
Does #459cac look warm or cool?
#459cac reads as a cool cyan because its blue-green undertone favors a clear, refreshing feel over yellow warmth, while its muted saturation makes it softer and less intense than bright aqua.
Is #459cac readable on white or black?
#459cac has a 3.17:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.60:1 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.