Deep Dusty Cerulean is a medium-dark, muted shade in the blue color family, with a cool feel. Its HEX code is #455768, which equals rgb(69, 87, 104) in RGB and hsl(209, 20%, 34%) in HSL. In print terms it converts to roughly C34 M16 Y0 K59, although exact CMYK results depend on the paper and color profile.
- HEX
#455768 - RGB
69, 87, 104 - HSL
209°, 20%, 34% - CMYK
34, 16, 0, 59 - Family
Blue - Tone
Medium-dark, muted
About Deep Dusty Cerulean
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 7.46:1. Its complementary color is #685645.
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Deep Dusty Cerulean color codes
| HEX | #455768 |
|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(69, 87, 104) |
| HSL | hsl(209, 20%, 34%) |
| HSV | 209°, 34%, 41% |
| CMYK | 34%, 16%, 0%, 59% |
| Decimal | 4544360 |
Shades and tints of Deep Dusty Cerulean
Lighter tints are mixed with white and darker shades are mixed with black.
- 50
#E0E3E6 - 100
#C1C7CD - 200
#A2ABB4 - 300
#838F9A - 400
#647381 - 500
#455768 - 600
#3A4957 - 700
#2E3A45 - 800
#232C34 - 900
#171D23 - 950
#0C0F11
Color harmonies for Deep Dusty Cerulean
- Complementary
#685645≈ Deep Dusty Orange - Analogous −30°
#456867≈ Deep Dusty Cyan - Analogous +30°
#454668≈ Deep Dusty Blue - Triadic +120°
#684557≈ Deep Dusty Rose - Triadic +240°
#576845≈ Deep Dusty Spring Bud - Split 150°
#684546≈ Deep Dusty Red - Split 210°
#686745≈ Deep Dusty Yellow
Contrast and accessibility of Deep Dusty Cerulean
| Text color | Sample | Contrast ratio | WCAG |
|---|---|---|---|
| White text on Deep Dusty Cerulean | Aa | 7.46:1 | AAA (excellent) |
| Black text on Deep Dusty Cerulean | Aa | 2.82:1 | Fails |
CSS code for Deep Dusty Cerulean
background-color: #455768;color: #455768;background-color: rgb(69, 87, 104);background-color: hsl(209, 20%, 34%);:root { --color-deep-dusty-cerulean: #455768; }class="bg-[#455768]"Colors similar to Deep Dusty Cerulean
- Deep Dusty Azure
#455A68 - Deep Dusty Cornflower
#455368 - Deep Dusty Capri
#455E68 - Deep Dusty Sapphire
#455068 - Deep Dusty Peacock
#456168 - Cool Gray 35
#515861 - Deep Dusty Cobalt
#454C68 - Deep Dusty Lagoon
#456568 - Deep Dusty Royal
#454968 - Deep Dusty Cyan
#456868 - Deep Dusty Teal
#456865 - Deep Dusty Turquoise
#456861
More blue shades
- Light Muted Cerulean
#86A8CB - Pale Muted Cerulean
#A2BDD7 - Very Pale Muted Cerulean
#BFD1E3 - Palest Muted Cerulean
#DBE6F0 - Very Dark Dusty Cerulean
#252E37 - Dark Dusty Cerulean
#354250 - Medium Dark Dusty Cerulean
#566B81 - Dusty Cerulean
#667F99 - Medium Light Dusty Cerulean
#7E94A9 - Light Dusty Cerulean
#97A8BA - Pale Dusty Cerulean
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Frequently asked questions
What is the HEX code for Deep Dusty Cerulean?
The HEX code for Deep Dusty Cerulean is #455768.
What is the RGB value of Deep Dusty Cerulean?
Deep Dusty Cerulean has an RGB value of 69, 87, 104 (rgb(69, 87, 104)). In HSL it is 209°, 20%, 34%.
What text color should I use on Deep Dusty Cerulean?
Use white text on Deep Dusty Cerulean. White text has a contrast ratio of 7.46:1 and black text has 2.82:1; WCAG AA requires at least 4.5:1 for normal text.
What color goes well with Deep Dusty Cerulean?
The complementary color of Deep Dusty Cerulean is #685645. Analogous colors #456867 and #454668 also pair well.