#545461 Hex Color
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This dusty, muted violet balances gray undertones with a serious, grounded presence. Because it is highly desaturated, #545461 avoids the gaudy qualities of brighter purples. It functions best as a sophisticated background for dark mode interfaces. When pairing, avoid stark white, which can look harsh. Instead, use off-white or soft cream to maintain readability while keeping the hex code looking intentional.
Questions about #545461
What is #545461 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #545461 is rgb(84, 84, 97), in HSL hsl(240, 7%, 35%) and in CMYK 13%, 13%, 0%, 62%.
What colors pair well with #545461?
Because #545461 is highly desaturated, it works best when paired with warm, neutral off-whites or soft creams rather than stark white. For a sophisticated scheme, combine it with a deep charcoal to maintain contrast without harshness.
Is #545461 suitable for text in dark mode interfaces?
While #545461 is an excellent background choice for dark mode, it is generally too dark to use as a primary text color against black or deep navy backgrounds. Always use a lighter, high-contrast off-white for body text.
Is #545461 readable on white or black?
#545461 has a 7.45:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.81:1 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.