#464F57 Hex Color
A cool, controlled blue-gray
Dark and muted, #464f57 is a blue-gray with ashy undertones and low saturation. Its serious, controlled mood suits finance, security, healthcare, and technology branding. Use the hex code as a supporting tone for dark interfaces or moody backgrounds, pairing it with warm white or muted copper. White text achieves about an 8.3:1 contrast ratio.
Questions about #464f57
What is #464f57 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #464f57 is rgb(70, 79, 87), in HSL hsl(208, 11%, 31%) and in CMYK 20%, 9%, 0%, 66%.
What colors pair well with #464f57?
Warm white and muted copper pair well with #464f57 because their brightness and warmth balance its cool, ashy blue-gray base without overpowering its restrained, serious mood in interfaces and brand palettes. Use warm white for text or surfaces, and copper as a small accent.
Is #464f57 readable on white or black?
#464f57 has a 8.34:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.51:1 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.