#464E63 Hex Color
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Muted and dark, #464e63 is a blueish slate with low saturation and a matte, ashy finish. Its serious, controlled mood suits finance, technology, government, and security interfaces. Use the hex code as a supporting tone or dark UI background, pairing it with warm ivory or muted burgundy. White text reaches about 8.3:1 contrast, supporting accessible body copy.
Questions about #464e63
What is #464e63 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #464e63 is rgb(70, 78, 99), in HSL hsl(223, 17%, 33%) and in CMYK 29%, 21%, 0%, 61%.
How does #464e63 read in a design?
#464e63 reads as a cool, muted blue-slate because its blue hue is softened by low saturation and a dark value, giving interfaces a serious, controlled tone without the starkness of pure black.
What colors pair well with #464e63?
Is #464e63 readable on white or black?
#464e63 has a 8.29:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.53:1 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.