#456A78
Muted Blue
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About #456A78 Muted Blue
#456A78 is a muted blue color. In the RGB color model, it is composed of 69 red, 106 green, and 120 blue. In the HSL color space, it has a hue of 196°, saturation of 27%, and lightness of 37%.
This color has a low lightness value, making it a dark color great for text and bold accents. With low saturation, it appears muted and subtle.
CSS Code
Use #456A78 in your CSS, SCSS, or Tailwind projects.
Color Properties
196°
Hue
27%
Saturation
37%
Lightness
Muted Blue
Color Harmonies
Colors that work well with #456A78 based on color theory.
Accessibility
WCAG 2.1 contrast ratio of #456A78 against white and black backgrounds.
Aa#456A78 on White
Contrast Ratio5.86:1
AA ✓AA Large ✓AAA ✗
Aa#456A78 on Black
Contrast Ratio3.59:1
AA ✗AA Large ✓AAA ✗
Color Conversion Table
Complete conversion of #456A78 across different color formats.
| Format | Value |
|---|---|
| HEX | #456A78 |
| RGB | rgb(69, 106, 120) |
| HSL | hsl(196, 27%, 37%) |
| RGB Decimal | 69, 106, 120 |
| RGB Percent | 27.1%, 41.6%, 47.1% |
| CMYK (approx.) | 43%, 12%, 0%, 53% |
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