#546E7A Hex Color
A calm, matte blue-gray presence
#546e7a is a muted cyan-blue with gray undertones, giving it a matte, ashy appearance. Its low saturation creates a calm, reliable mood suited to technology, finance, healthcare, and nautical branding. Use it as a supporting tone or dark interface background; white text achieves about 5.4:1 contrast. The hex code is #546e7a.
Questions about #546e7a
What is #546e7a in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #546e7a is rgb(84, 110, 122), in HSL hsl(199, 18%, 40%) and in CMYK 31%, 10%, 0%, 52%.
What colors pair well with #546e7a?
#546e7a pairs well with white, charcoal, muted teal, and terracotta accents, balancing its cool gray-blue base with either clean contrast or restrained warmth for calm interfaces and balanced brand palettes. Use pale neutrals for airy layouts and deeper tones for grounded designs.
Is #546e7a warm or cool?
#546e7a reads as a cool color because its blue-cyan hue is softened by gray rather than warmed by red or yellow, giving blue-based palettes a subdued, understated character instead of a bright, energetic feel. Its low saturation keeps the result calm and practical.
Is #546e7a readable on white or black?
#546e7a has a 5.40:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.88:1 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.