#546C84 Hex Color
Muted blue for steady, understated design
For a calm interface background that stays out of the way, reach for this dusty blue. #546c84 is heavily muted and dim, with gray undertones that keep it matte and subdued. It works best as a supporting tone in a 60/30/10 palette, and flatters warm rust accents far more than neutral grays. White text passes WCAG AA on it at about 5.4:1 contrast. The hex code for this shade of blue is #546c84.
Questions about #546c84
What is #546c84 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #546c84 is rgb(84, 108, 132), in HSL hsl(210, 22%, 42%) and in CMYK 36%, 18%, 0%, 48%.
What colors pair well with #546c84?
Warm accents like terracotta or burgundy bring out depth in #546c84 better than neutral grays do. For a quieter palette, pair it with pale sand or soft cream.
Is #546c84 readable on white or black?
#546c84 has a 5.44:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.85:1 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.