#465C73 Hex Color
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#465c73 is a dusty, unsaturated slate blue with a muted, matte finish. It carries an air of serious professional reliability, making it a natural fit for fintech or legal interfaces. Because of its dark and gloomy undertones, it works best as a solid background color rather than fine detail. Pair it with crisp white text for excellent readability, as it achieves a strong contrast ratio of 6.9:1.
Questions about #465c73
What is #465c73 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #465c73 is rgb(70, 92, 115), in HSL hsl(211, 24%, 36%) and in CMYK 39%, 20%, 0%, 55%.
What colors pair well with #465c73?
#465c73 works best with high-contrast neutrals like crisp white or soft light grays to maintain its professional aesthetic. For accent colors, muted warm tones like terracotta or soft gold provide a sophisticated, balanced contrast to the cool slate.
Is #465c73 readable on white or black?
#465c73 has a 6.91:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.03:1 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 works only for large text (24px, or 18.5px bold). Try other pairs in the contrast checker.