#465165 Hex Color
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A dusty, muted blue with strong gray undertones, #465165 brings a somber and serious weight to a design. This unsaturated tone works well as a grounding base for technical or corporate projects where high contrast is not required. Because it carries such heavy, inky saturation, white text provides excellent readability against this hex code, ensuring accessibility for body copy.
Questions about #465165
What is #465165 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #465165 is rgb(70, 81, 101), in HSL hsl(219, 18%, 34%) and in CMYK 31%, 20%, 0%, 60%.
What design aesthetics work best with #465165?
#465165 thrives in professional, minimalist, or technical environments where visual noise must be kept low. It functions exceptionally well as a primary background for data-heavy dashboards or corporate interfaces, offering a sophisticated, restrained alternative to standard corporate blues.
Is #465165 readable on white or black?
#465165 has a 7.99:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.62:1 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.