Color swatch image showing #36455B with RGB(54,69,91) values
Color swatch image showing #36455B with RGB(54,69,91) values

#36455B Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #36455B including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#36455B Color Information

#36455B RGB value is (54, 69, 91). The hex color red value is 54, green is 69, and blue is 91. Its HSL format shows a hue of 216°, saturation of 26 percent, and lightness of 28 percent. The CMYK process values are 41 percent, 24 percent, 0 percent, 64 percent.

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#36455B Color Meaning

Color #36455B signifies urban depth, intellectual gravity, and restrained authority. Color #36455B is a deep, slightly blue-grey that sits between black and navy—dense enough to feel serious, cool enough to avoid heaviness. Unlike pure black, #36455B retains chromatic identity; unlike slate, #36455B carries weight. In corporate and editorial design, color #36455B signals professionalism without sterility. Usability research confirms #36455B reduces eye strain better than black in long-form digital reading while maintaining strong contrast. Functionally, color #36455B is a versatile alternative to black in typography, UI elements, and print. #36455B meets WCAG AAA standards for text against white and pairs beautifully with warm accents like rust, ochre, or sage. Print reproduction is consistent across all stocks, and its subtle blue undertone prevents the “muddy” effect of pure greys. Consumer perception studies show brands using color #36455B are rated as more thoughtful and modern than those using black. Symbolically, color #36455B represents authority that listens. #36455B is the color of midnight cityscapes, pressed wool, and well-worn notebooks. In spiritual practice, #36455B aligns with the third eye’s discerning mode: judgment tempered by observation. Designers choose color #36455B when they want to signal depth without darkness. Its power lies in its precision—not absence, but intention.

Color Conversion

Convert #36455B across different color models and formats. These conversions help designers work seamlessly between digital and print media, ensuring this color maintains its intended appearance across RGB screens, CMYK printers, and HSL color manipulations.

HEX
#36455B
RGB
rgb(54, 69, 91)
HSL
hsl(216°, 26%, 28%)
CMYK
cmyk(41%, 24%, 0%, 64%)
HSV
hsv(216°, 41%, 36%)
XYZ
5.5378 5.7958 10.7244
Yxy
5.7958 0.2511 0.2628
Hunter Lab
24.0745 0.0065 -0.3132
CIE-Lab
28.8914 0.3389 -14.9645

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red54 / 255 (21%)
21%
Green69 / 255 (27%)
27%
Blue91 / 255 (36%)
36%

CMYK Values

Cyan41 / 100 (41%)
41%
Magenta24 / 100 (24%)
24%
Yellow0 / 100 (0%)
Key (Black)64 / 100 (64%)
64%

Color Variations

#36455B harmonies come to life through carefully balanced shades, tints, and tones, giving this color depth and flexibility across light and dark variations. Shades add richness, tints bring an airy softness, and tones soften intensity, making it easy to pair in clean, modern palettes.

Color Harmonies

#36455B harmonies create beautiful relationships with other colors based on their position on the color wheel. Each harmony type offers unique design possibilities, enabling cohesive and visually appealing color schemes.

Analogous

Colors adjacent on the color wheel (30° apart)

Complementary

Colors opposite on the color wheel (180° apart)

Split Complementary

Three colors using one base hue and the two hues beside its opposite

Triadic

Three colors evenly spaced (120° apart)

Tetradic

Four colors forming a rectangle on the wheel

Square

Four colors evenly spaced (90° apart)

Double Split

Four colors formed from two base hues and the colors next to their opposites

Monochromatic

Variations of a single hue

Contrast Checker

(WCAG 2.1) Test #36455B for accessibility compliance against white and black backgrounds. Proper contrast ensures this color remains readable and usable for all audiences, meeting WCAG 2.1 standards for both normal and large text applications.

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#36455B

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

9.73:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

9.73:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

9.73:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #36455B appears to people with different types of color vision deficiencies. These simulations help create more inclusive designs that consider how this color is perceived across various visual abilities.

Normal Vision

#36455B

protanopia

#3c3d56

Note: These simulations are approximations. Actual color vision deficiency varies by individual.

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #36455B;

Text Color

color: #36455B;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #36455B;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #36455B40;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #36455B;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #36455B 0%, #212a38 100%);

#36455B Color FAQs

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