#46556C Hex Color
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Muted and dark, #46556c has a dusty blue-gray cast that feels serious without becoming harsh. Its low saturation suits security, finance, technology, and government interfaces, especially as a supporting tone or dark-mode background. Pair it with burgundy or warm ivory for contrast. White text reads clearly, with about a 7.6:1 contrast ratio. The hex code is #46556c.
Questions about #46556c
What is #46556c in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #46556c is rgb(70, 85, 108), in HSL hsl(216, 21%, 35%) and in CMYK 35%, 21%, 0%, 58%. Browse more shades of blue with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #46556c?
Does #46556c read as warm or cool?
#46556c reads as a cool, muted blue-gray because its blue cast and low saturation outweigh any warmth from its dusty quality. It conveys restraint and stability, making it useful for security, finance, government, and dark-mode interfaces.
Is #46556c readable on white or black?
#46556c has a 7.56:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.77:1 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.