Deep Dusty Azure is a medium-dark, muted shade in the blue color family, with a cool feel. Its HEX code is #455A68, which equals rgb(69, 90, 104) in RGB and hsl(204, 20%, 34%) in HSL. In print terms it converts to roughly C34 M13 Y0 K59, although exact CMYK results depend on the paper and color profile.
- HEX
#455A68 - RGB
69, 90, 104 - HSL
204°, 20%, 34% - CMYK
34, 13, 0, 59 - Family
Blue - Tone
Medium-dark, muted
About Deep Dusty Azure
Blue shades feel trustworthy, calm and professional. This family includes cyans, teals, skies and navies, and it is the most common choice for technology, finance and healthcare brands. Designers often reach for it as an accent, a button color or a background tint. Text in white is the most readable choice on this color, with a contrast ratio of 7.20:1. Its complementary color is #685345.
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Deep Dusty Azure color codes
| HEX | #455A68 |
|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(69, 90, 104) |
| HSL | hsl(204, 20%, 34%) |
| HSV | 204°, 34%, 41% |
| CMYK | 34%, 13%, 0%, 59% |
| Decimal | 4545128 |
Shades and tints of Deep Dusty Azure
Lighter tints are mixed with white and darker shades are mixed with black.
- 50
#E0E4E6 - 100
#C1C8CD - 200
#A2ADB4 - 300
#83919A - 400
#647681 - 500
#455A68 - 600
#3A4B57 - 700
#2E3C45 - 800
#232D34 - 900
#171E23 - 950
#0C0F11
Color harmonies for Deep Dusty Azure
- Complementary
#685345≈ Deep Dusty Cinnabar - Analogous −30°
#456865≈ Deep Dusty Cyan - Analogous +30°
#454968≈ Deep Dusty Cobalt - Triadic +120°
#68455A≈ Deep Dusty Blush - Triadic +240°
#5A6845≈ Deep Dusty Apple - Split 150°
#684549≈ Deep Dusty Crimson - Split 210°
#686545≈ Deep Dusty Yellow
Contrast and accessibility of Deep Dusty Azure
| Text color | Sample | Contrast ratio | WCAG |
|---|---|---|---|
| White text on Deep Dusty Azure | Aa | 7.20:1 | AAA (excellent) |
| Black text on Deep Dusty Azure | Aa | 2.92:1 | Fails |
CSS code for Deep Dusty Azure
background-color: #455A68;color: #455A68;background-color: rgb(69, 90, 104);background-color: hsl(204, 20%, 34%);:root { --color-deep-dusty-azure: #455A68; }class="bg-[#455A68]"Colors similar to Deep Dusty Azure
- Deep Dusty Cerulean
#455768 - Deep Dusty Capri
#455E68 - Deep Dusty Peacock
#456168 - Deep Dusty Cornflower
#455368 - Deep Dusty Sapphire
#455068 - Cool Gray 35
#515861 - Deep Dusty Lagoon
#456568 - Deep Dusty Cyan
#456868 - Deep Dusty Cobalt
#454C68 - Deep Dusty Teal
#456865 - Deep Dusty Turquoise
#456861 - Deep Dusty Aquamarine
#45685E
More blue shades
- Light Muted Azure
#86AFCB - Pale Muted Azure
#A2C2D7 - Very Pale Muted Azure
#BFD5E3 - Palest Muted Azure
#DBE8F0 - Very Dark Dusty Azure
#253037 - Dark Dusty Azure
#354550 - Medium Dark Dusty Azure
#566F81 - Dusty Azure
#668599 - Medium Light Dusty Azure
#7E98A9 - Light Dusty Azure
#97ACBA - Pale Dusty Azure
#AFBFCA
Frequently asked questions
What is the HEX code for Deep Dusty Azure?
The HEX code for Deep Dusty Azure is #455A68.
What is the RGB value of Deep Dusty Azure?
Deep Dusty Azure has an RGB value of 69, 90, 104 (rgb(69, 90, 104)). In HSL it is 204°, 20%, 34%.
What text color should I use on Deep Dusty Azure?
Use white text on Deep Dusty Azure. White text has a contrast ratio of 7.20:1 and black text has 2.92:1; WCAG AA requires at least 4.5:1 for normal text.
What color goes well with Deep Dusty Azure?
The complementary color of Deep Dusty Azure is #685345. Analogous colors #456865 and #454968 also pair well.