#46629E Hex Color
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#46629e is a muted, matte blue with cool violet undertones and medium-dark lightness. Its low saturation gives interfaces a steady, understated feel suited to security, finance, healthcare, and government design. Use the hex code as a supporting color or broad UI background, with white text for readable body copy and brighter accents for emphasis.
Questions about #46629e
What is #46629e in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #46629e is rgb(70, 98, 158), in HSL hsl(221, 39%, 45%) and in CMYK 56%, 38%, 0%, 38%.
What colors pair well with #46629e?
#46629e pairs well with off-white, charcoal, muted terracotta, and pale sand because its cool, dusty base benefits from softened warm contrast in interfaces and brand palettes without becoming visually loud. Use terracotta for small accents and off-white for open layouts.
Where does #46629e work best in a design?
#46629e works best as a supporting tone, navigation color, or broad interface background where its medium-dark value establishes order without demanding attention, especially when clarity matters more than visual intensity. Pair it with white text and a brighter accent for buttons, alerts, or key data points.
Is #46629e readable on white or black?
#46629e has a 5.99:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.50:1 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.