#459CCA Hex Color
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Worn denim comes to mind with #459cca, a muted, cool blue carrying a soft gray undertone. The hex code reads steady and dependable, which suits finance, healthcare, and security branding. Black text hits about 6.9:1 contrast on it, enough for WCAG AA body copy. Keep it off pure white backgrounds, where it thins out; warm sand or deep navy flatter it more.
Questions about #459cca
What is #459cca in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #459cca is rgb(69, 156, 202), in HSL hsl(201, 56%, 53%) and in CMYK 66%, 23%, 0%, 21%. Browse more shades of blue with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #459cca?
Warm terracotta and sand balance its coolness, while deep navy grounds it in more formal palettes. Avoid soft pastels, which wash it out.
Is #459cca readable on white or black?
#459cca has a 3.06:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.86:1 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.