#546F8F Hex Color
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#546f8f is a muted, ashy blue with cool gray undertones and a dark, matte appearance. Its low saturation creates an understated sense of control and reliability, making it useful for finance, technology, healthcare, and government interfaces. Use it as a supporting tone or UI background, where white text achieves about 5.2:1 contrast. The hex code is #546f8f.
Questions about #546f8f
What is #546f8f in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #546f8f is rgb(84, 111, 143), in HSL hsl(213, 26%, 45%) and in CMYK 41%, 22%, 0%, 44%. Browse more shades of blue with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #546f8f?
#546f8f pairs well with soft white, pale blue, and charcoal for calm contrast, while muted terracotta adds warmth without fighting its cool, gray undertones in interface or brand palettes without becoming overly bright.
Is #546f8f a warm or cool color?
#546f8f reads as a cool color because its blue base is softened by gray rather than warmed by yellow or red, giving it a cooler visual presence in most digital palettes. Its muted saturation keeps the effect restrained, steady, and professional.
Is #546f8f readable on white or black?
#546f8f has a 5.18:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.04:1 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.