#545C62 Hex Color
Serious and grounded muted ashy blue
#545c62 is a muted, desaturated blue with a distinct ashy undertone. This dark shade offers a serious, grounded mood that works well for tech and professional interfaces. Because it maintains high contrast ratios against white text, it functions effectively as a base background. Avoid using it alongside other grey-blues to prevent a muddy look. Pair this hex code with warm, vibrant accents to add necessary life to your design.
Questions about #545c62
What is #545c62 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #545c62 is rgb(84, 92, 98), in HSL hsl(206, 8%, 36%) and in CMYK 14%, 6%, 0%, 62%.
What colors pair best with #545c62?
This muted blue works best with terracotta or warm ochre accents to balance its serious, ashy temperature. Avoid pairing it with other similar grey-blues, which often create a muddy, flat appearance in user interfaces or graphic design.
Is #545c62 readable on white or black?
#545c62 has a 6.80:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.08:1 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.