Information about #453A4F color

#453A4F color image

Basic facts about this digital color

In the Register's classification, #453A4F belongs to the Violet Color Family, featuring Low Saturation and Neutral brightness. In numbers: rgb(69, 58, 79) (27.1% red, 22.7% green, 31% blue), or CMYK 4 / 8 / 0 / 69 for print. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

#453A4F presents itself as a softly toned blue-purple violet — one that holds a balanced mid-tone. It is a natural fit for understated, calm designs that favor harmony over drama. In The Official Register of Color Names it is almost identical to Warlord (#45404F). Its next-closest registered neighbors are Bossanova (#4C3D4E) and Catwalk (#3D3E4C).

The recipe behind #453A4F is rgb(69, 58, 79), with blue as the dominant ingredient. If you plan to put text on a #453A4F background, choose white — the contrast ratio is 10.7:1 (passing WCAG AAA), while black manages only 2.0:1. On paper it relies strongly on black ink (K:69), so proof dark layouts before a large print run. No one has named #453A4F so far. Register a name for it and it becomes a permanent record.

#453A4F color variations

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#453A4F color harmonies

Color harmonies are pleasing color schemes created according to their position on a color wheel.

Complementary

Complementary color schemes are made by picking two opposite colors con the color wheel. They appear vibrant near to each other.

Complementary color schemes

Split complementary

Split complementary schemes are like complementary but they uses two adiacent colors of the complement. They are more flexible than complementary ones.

Split complementary color scheme

Analogous

Analogous color schemes are made by picking three colors that are next to each other on the color wheel. They are perceived as calm and serene.

Analogous color scheme

Triadic

Triadic color schemes are created by picking three colors equally spaced on the color wheel. They appear quite contrasted and multicolored.

Triadic color scheme

Tetradic

Tetradic color schemes are made form two couples of complementary colors in a rectangular shape on the color wheel.

Tetradic color scheme

Square

Square color schemes are like tetradic arranged in a square instead of rectangle. Colors appear even more contrasting.

Square color scheme

Nearest named colors to #453A4F

The closest officially registered color names in the Register, ordered by similarity — your shade’s neighborhood is already being claimed.

Warlord color link
Warlord

#45404F

Bossanova color link
Bossanova

#4C3D4E

Catwalk color link
Catwalk

#3D3E4C

Martinique color link
Martinique

#3C3748

Purple Taupe color link
Purple Taupe

#50404D

Liquid Metal color link
Liquid Metal

#3E4147

Loulou color link
Loulou

#4C3347

Mollusc color link
Mollusc

#43464B

Ship Grey color link
Ship Grey

#3E3A44

Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#453A4F
  • RGB69, 58, 79
  • CMYK4, 8, 0, 69
  • CSSrgb(69, 58, 79)
  • HSL271°, 15%, 27%
  • HSL Precise271.429°, 15.328%, 26.863%
  • HSV271°, 27%, 31%
  • HSB271°, 27%, 31%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.271
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.227
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.310
  • GLSLvec3(0.271, 0.227, 0.310)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.271, 0.227, 0.310, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.271, 0.227, 0.310)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB27.1%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB22.7%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB31%
  • Color FamilyViolet
  • Saturation FamilyLow Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyNeutral
  • HEX ID453A4F
  • DECIMAL ID4536911
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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  • Counting from2025-01-01