#46568F Hex Color
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Muted and cool, #46568f is a medium-dark blue-indigo with gray undertones and restrained saturation. Its matte appearance suggests seriousness, trust, and stability without feeling harsh. Use it as a supporting tone in finance, technology, or healthcare palettes, pairing well with warm ivory and muted coral. The hex code #46568f supports white body text at about 7:1 contrast.
Questions about #46568f
What is #46568f in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #46568f is rgb(70, 86, 143), in HSL hsl(227, 34%, 42%) and in CMYK 51%, 40%, 0%, 44%.
What colors pair well with #46568f?
#46568f pairs well with warm ivory, muted coral, and soft gray, which balance its cool blue-indigo base while keeping interfaces, dashboards, and editorial layouts calm, readable, professional, and visually balanced. Use warm ivory for backgrounds and coral sparingly for calls to action.
Does #46568f read as a warm or cool color?
#46568f reads as a cool blue-indigo because its blue channel is stronger than its red and green values, while gray undertones and restrained saturation soften the color's intensity in most interfaces. It suits trust-focused dashboards, healthcare layouts, and technology branding when used as a supporting tone.
Is #46568f readable on white or black?
#46568f has a 7.02:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.98:1 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.