#546C9A Hex Color
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#546c9a is a muted, ashy blue with cool gray undertones and a matte, slightly inky depth. Its restrained saturation suggests trust, responsibility, and control, making it useful for finance, healthcare, government, and technology branding. Use it as a supporting tone beside warm ivory or muted rust. White text has about 5.3:1 contrast. The hex code is #546c9a.
Questions about #546c9a
What is #546c9a in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #546c9a is rgb(84, 108, 154), in HSL hsl(219, 29%, 47%) and in CMYK 45%, 30%, 0%, 40%.
What colors pair well with #546c9a?
Warm ivory softens #546c9a's cool gray cast, while muted rust or terracotta adds controlled contrast without overpowering its restrained blue. These combinations suit calm interfaces, finance layouts, healthcare materials, and understated editorial palettes.
Does #546c9a work with white text?
Yes, #546c9a generally supports readable white text, with a contrast ratio around 5.7:1, which clears the 4.5:1 WCAG threshold for normal-sized text. Check the exact text size, weight, and surrounding colors before shipping accessible UI.
Is #546c9a readable on white or black?
#546c9a has a 5.26:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.98:1 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.