#46556E Hex Color
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Muted, inky blue with a gray cast. #46556e reads serious and understated, which makes it a strong supporting tone or dark interface background rather than a focal color. It flatters warm accents like terracotta and brass. White text reaches about 7.5:1 contrast on it, so small body copy stays readable. The hex code #46556e fits finance, government, and moody brand palettes.
Questions about #46556e
What is #46556e in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #46556e is rgb(70, 85, 110), in HSL hsl(218, 22%, 35%) and in CMYK 36%, 23%, 0%, 57%. Browse more shades of blue with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #46556e?
Warm accents like terracotta, brass, and burnt orange bring out its depth, while cream and off-white keep palettes soft. Avoid mid-grays, which make it look muddy.
Is #46556e readable on white or black?
#46556e has a 7.54:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.78:1 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.