#546E73 Hex Color
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Muted and ashy, #546e73 is a dark cyan with a gray cast and matte, inky depth. Its low saturation creates a restrained mood suited to trust, focus, and understated communication. Use it as a supporting tone in technology, aerospace, or productivity interfaces, paired with warm cream or copper. The hex code #546e73 supports white body text at about a 5.4:1 contrast ratio.
Questions about #546e73
What is #546e73 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #546e73 is rgb(84, 110, 115), in HSL hsl(190, 16%, 39%) and in CMYK 27%, 4%, 0%, 55%.
Which colors pair well with #546e73?
Warm cream and muted copper pair well with #546e73, adding contrast without breaking its restrained mood; pale sand, off-white, and soft terracotta can also warm interfaces, while charcoal may make the palette feel too heavy.
Does #546e73 read as warm or cool?
#546e73 reads as a cool, muted dark cyan because its blue-green hue is softened by a strong gray cast, which lowers its visual intensity and gives the shade a calm, reserved character suited to focused interfaces and understated branding.
Is #546e73 readable on white or black?
#546e73 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.