#546CA4 Hex Color
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#546ca4 is a muted, medium-dark blue with cool gray undertones and a matte, dusty appearance. Its restrained saturation suggests reliability and control, making it useful for finance, healthcare, government, and technology interfaces. Use it as a supporting background or navigation tone; white text reaches about 5.2:1 contrast. The hex code for this color is #546ca4.
Questions about #546ca4
What is #546ca4 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #546ca4 is rgb(84, 108, 164), in HSL hsl(222, 32%, 49%) and in CMYK 49%, 34%, 0%, 36%. Browse more shades of blue with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #546ca4?
#546ca4 pairs well with white, pale blue, charcoal, and warm neutrals; these combinations balance its cool, muted blue base and work well for interfaces, dashboards, presentations, and brand palettes that need calm contrast without a bright, high-energy feel.
Is #546ca4 a warm or cool color?
#546ca4 reads as a cool blue because its medium-dark blue base is softened by gray undertones rather than yellow or red. Its dusty, restrained saturation keeps the result calm and controlled instead of vivid or icy.
Is #546ca4 readable on white or black?
#546ca4 has a 5.17:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.05:1 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.