#545A6B Hex Color
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This dark blue looks like a storm cloud with the light drained out. #545a6b reads almost grey thanks to its low saturation, and that muted quality suits dark mode backgrounds and finance or tech interfaces. White text clears WCAG AA on it at about 6.9:1. Beside bright colors it can turn muddy, so lean on it as a supporting tone rather than the star.
Questions about #545a6b
What is #545a6b in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #545a6b is rgb(84, 90, 107), in HSL hsl(224, 12%, 37%) and in CMYK 21%, 16%, 0%, 58%. Browse more shades of gray with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #545a6b?
Warm accents like terracotta or muted gold bring out its cool grey undertone. It also sits comfortably beside cream and off-white neutrals without losing depth.
Is #545a6b readable on white or black?
#545a6b has a 6.88:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.05:1 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.