Color swatch image showing #464545 with RGB(70,69,69) values
Color swatch image showing #464545 with RGB(70,69,69) values

#464545 Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #464545 including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#464545 Color Information

#464545 RGB value is (70, 69, 69). The hex color red value is 70, green is 69, and blue is 69. Its HSL format shows a hue of 0°, saturation of 1 percent, and lightness of 27 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 1 percent, 1 percent, 73 percent.

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#464545 Color Meaning

Color #464545 evokes cosmic neutrality and technological calm. #464545 cool, desaturated gray-green mimics the void between stars—neither warm nor cold, but observant. Color #464545 functions as a modern neutral that avoids the sterility of pure gray while resisting emotional pull. Color #464545 is the backdrop for focus. In UI/UX design, #464545 tone reduces eye strain during prolonged use, especially in data dashboards and control rooms. Its subtle green undertone counters the blue-light fatigue common in digital environments. Unlike warmer greys that feel domestic, color #464545 feels calibrated—like instrument panels or satellite housings. Culturally, #464545 references space exploration, speculative futures, and minimalist tech aesthetics. #464545 doesn’t romanticize the cosmos; #464545 operationalizes #464545. Color #464545 pairs effectively with electric blues or muted oranges to create palettes that feel both advanced and grounded—ideal for SaaS platforms and scientific communication. Color #464545 isn’t empty—#464545’s poised.

Color Conversion

Convert #464545 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
#464545
RGB
rgb(70, 69, 69)
HSL
hsl(0°, 1%, 27%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 1%, 1%, 73%)
HSV
hsv(0°, 1%, 27%)
XYZ
5.7281 5.9880 6.4841
Yxy
5.9880 0.3147 0.3290
Hunter Lab
24.4704 0.0083 0.0026
CIE-Lab
29.3822 0.4192 0.1435

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red70 / 255 (27%)
27%
Green69 / 255 (27%)
27%
Blue69 / 255 (27%)
27%

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)
Magenta1 / 100 (1%)
Yellow1 / 100 (1%)
Key (Black)73 / 100 (73%)
73%

Color Variations

#464545 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

#464545 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 #464545 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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Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

9.56:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

9.56:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

9.56:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #464545 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

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protanopia

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #464545;

Text Color

color: #464545;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #464545;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #46454540;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #464545;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #464545 0%, #2c2b2b 100%);

#464545 Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about #464545 color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.