Deep Dusty Blue is a medium-dark, muted shade in the blue color family, with a cool feel. Its HEX code is #454568, which equals rgb(69, 69, 104) in RGB and hsl(240, 20%, 34%) in HSL. In print terms it converts to roughly C34 M34 Y0 K59, although exact CMYK results depend on the paper and color profile.
- HEX
#454568 - RGB
69, 69, 104 - HSL
240°, 20%, 34% - CMYK
34, 34, 0, 59 - Family
Blue - Tone
Medium-dark, muted
About Deep Dusty Blue
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. It works well for buttons, headings, illustrations and brand accents. Text in white is the most readable choice on this color, with a contrast ratio of 9.11:1. Its complementary color is #686845.
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Deep Dusty Blue color codes
| HEX | #454568 |
|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(69, 69, 104) |
| HSL | hsl(240, 20%, 34%) |
| HSV | 240°, 34%, 41% |
| CMYK | 34%, 34%, 0%, 59% |
| Decimal | 4539752 |
Shades and tints of Deep Dusty Blue
Lighter tints are mixed with white and darker shades are mixed with black.
- 50
#E0E0E6 - 100
#C1C1CD - 200
#A2A2B4 - 300
#83839A - 400
#646481 - 500
#454568 - 600
#3A3A57 - 700
#2E2E45 - 800
#232334 - 900
#171723 - 950
#0C0C11
Color harmonies for Deep Dusty Blue
- Complementary
#686845≈ Deep Dusty Citron - Analogous −30°
#455768≈ Deep Dusty Azure - Analogous +30°
#574568≈ Deep Dusty Amethyst - Triadic +120°
#684545≈ Deep Dusty Cardinal - Triadic +240°
#456845≈ Deep Dusty Shamrock - Split 150°
#685745≈ Deep Dusty Tangerine - Split 210°
#576845≈ Deep Dusty Spring Bud
Contrast and accessibility of Deep Dusty Blue
| Text color | Sample | Contrast ratio | WCAG |
|---|---|---|---|
| White text on Deep Dusty Blue | Aa | 9.11:1 | AAA (excellent) |
| Black text on Deep Dusty Blue | Aa | 2.30:1 | Fails |
CSS code for Deep Dusty Blue
background-color: #454568;color: #454568;background-color: rgb(69, 69, 104);background-color: hsl(240, 20%, 34%);:root { --color-deep-dusty-blue: #454568; }class="bg-[#454568]"Colors similar to Deep Dusty Blue
- Deep Dusty Ultramarine
#494568 - Deep Dusty Royal
#454968 - Deep Dusty Indigo
#4C4568 - Deep Dusty Cobalt
#454C68 - Deep Dusty Iris
#504568 - Deep Dusty Periwinkle
#534568 - Deep Dusty Sapphire
#455068 - Deep Dusty Violet
#574568 - Deep Dusty Cornflower
#455368 - Deep Dusty Amethyst
#5A4568 - Deep Dusty Cerulean
#455768 - Cool Gray 30
#464B53
More blue shades
- Light Muted Blue
#8686CB - Pale Muted Blue
#A2A2D7 - Very Pale Muted Blue
#BFBFE3 - Palest Muted Blue
#DBDBF0 - Very Dark Dusty Blue
#252537 - Dark Dusty Blue
#353550 - Medium Dark Dusty Blue
#565681 - Dusty Blue
#666699 - Medium Light Dusty Blue
#7E7EA9 - Light Dusty Blue
#9797BA - Pale Dusty Blue
#AFAFCA
Frequently asked questions
What is the HEX code for Deep Dusty Blue?
The HEX code for Deep Dusty Blue is #454568.
What is the RGB value of Deep Dusty Blue?
Deep Dusty Blue has an RGB value of 69, 69, 104 (rgb(69, 69, 104)). In HSL it is 240°, 20%, 34%.
What text color should I use on Deep Dusty Blue?
Use white text on Deep Dusty Blue. White text has a contrast ratio of 9.11:1 and black text has 2.30:1; WCAG AA requires at least 4.5:1 for normal text.
What color goes well with Deep Dusty Blue?
The complementary color of Deep Dusty Blue is #686845. Analogous colors #455768 and #574568 also pair well.