#545B95 Hex Color

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#545b95 is a muted, cool indigo with gray undertones and medium-dark lightness. Its dusty finish suggests mystery, structure, and restraint, making it effective for moody branding, meditation themes, and supporting UI elements. Use it as a dominant background with white text, which reaches about 6.3:1 contrast. The hex code is #545b95.

Questions about #545b95

What is #545b95 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #545b95 is rgb(84, 91, 149), in HSL hsl(234, 28%, 46%) and in CMYK 44%, 39%, 0%, 42%.
What colors pair well with #545b95?
#545b95 pairs well with white, soft gray, and charcoal for clean contrast, while muted mauve or dusty rose can soften its cool indigo character. Use pale neutrals for calm layouts and warmer accents for balance.
Does #545b95 look warm or cool?
#545b95 reads as a cool color because its indigo base and gray undertones lean blue rather than yellow or red. Its muted saturation keeps the effect controlled, so it feels structured and calm instead of bright or icy.
Is #545b95 readable on white or black?
#545b95 has a 6.34:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.30:1 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.