#45A1B7 Hex Color
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This unsaturated cyan carries a cooling, refreshing tone that feels professional yet approachable. Because of its clarity, #45a1b7 works well as a supporting accent in technology interfaces or communication design. Pair it with deep charcoal or slate greys for a modern look, as black text remains highly legible against this hue. Avoid using it as a dominant background, as its muted quality can wash out in larger applications.
Questions about #45a1b7
What is #45a1b7 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #45a1b7 is rgb(69, 161, 183), in HSL hsl(192, 45%, 49%) and in CMYK 62%, 12%, 0%, 28%.
What colors pair best with #45a1b7?
Does #45a1b7 work well as a background color?
Avoid using #45a1b7 as a dominant full-page background, as its muted, unsaturated quality can easily wash out and strain readability. It is much more effective when applied as a crisp accent, icon color, or interactive button within a cleaner, more neutral user interface.
Is #45a1b7 readable on white or black?
#45a1b7 has a 2.98:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.03:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it is too faint for text and on black it works for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.