darkslategray

#453A42

MutedNeutral

UI Preview

Pro

Conversions

RGB69, 58, 66
CMYK0, 16, 4, 73
HSL316°, 9%, 25%
LAB26, 6, -3
Closest Library Match
neutral-70098% Match

Readability

10.84On WhitePASS AA
1.93On BlackFAIL

For optimal readability, use White text on this background.

Magic Gradients

subtle
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vibrant
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rich
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About #453A42

The hexadecimal color code #453A42 is a dark, desaturated shade of Gray (known as darkslategray). In the RGB color model, #453A42 is comprised of 69 red, 58 green, and 66 blue. In the HSL color space, which is often used in digital design and color grading, it has a hue of 316 degrees, a saturation of 9%, and a lightness of 25%. This color has an approximate wavelength of 431 nm. The closest web-safe color is often utilized in web design, user interfaces (UI), and vector graphics to create desaturated Gray atmospheres. Designers searching for Gray color schemes often pair this with its complementary color or use it as an accent against neutral backgrounds. It is commonly used in digital design for backgrounds, typography, and accent elements. When paired with its complementary color in the palette below, it creates a high-contrast visual hierarchy. Engineers can implement this color using the CSS hex code #453A42.

Vision Simulation

ProtanopiaRed-blind
DeuteranopiaGreen-blind
TritanopiaBlue-blind