#546AA4 Hex Color
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Muted and cool, #546aa4 is a dusty mid-dark blue with gray-violet undertones and a matte finish. Its restrained saturation suggests trust, control, and reliability without feeling corporate or harsh. Use it as a supporting tone in finance, healthcare, government, or security interfaces, pairing it with warm ivory or muted rust. White text has about 5.3:1 contrast here. The hex code is #546aa4.
Questions about #546aa4
What is #546aa4 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #546aa4 is rgb(84, 106, 164), in HSL hsl(224, 32%, 49%) and in CMYK 49%, 35%, 0%, 36%. Browse more shades of blue with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #546aa4?
Does #546aa4 read as warm or cool?
#546aa4 reads as a cool, muted blue because its gray-violet undertones reduce brightness and warmth, giving it a steady, controlled mood without the sharper feel of a highly saturated navy. It works well in calm dashboards, healthcare layouts, and restrained brand systems.
Is #546aa4 readable on white or black?
#546aa4 has a 5.28:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.97:1 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.