#464D59 Hex Color
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#464d59 is a dark, muted blue with cool, ashy undertones and a matte, almost gray finish. Its low saturation creates a serious, controlled mood suited to security, finance, technology, and government designs. Use it as a dominant UI background or supporting tone, then add warm white or burgundy accents. White text reaches about 8.5:1 contrast. The hex code is #464d59.
Questions about #464d59
What is #464d59 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #464d59 is rgb(70, 77, 89), in HSL hsl(218, 12%, 31%) and in CMYK 21%, 13%, 0%, 65%.
What colors pair well with #464d59?
#464d59 pairs well with warm off-white, muted burgundy, and subdued brass because those accents add contrast without breaking its restrained mood. Use warm off-white for text and burgundy or brass sparingly for calls to action and navigation highlights.
Is #464d59 readable on white or black?
#464d59 has a 8.51:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.46:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it works for body text and on black it is too faint for text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.