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#545A8F Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #545A8F including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#545A8F Color Information

#545A8F RGB value is (84, 90, 143). The hex color red value is 84, green is 90, and blue is 143. Its HSL format shows a hue of 234°, saturation of 26 percent, and lightness of45 percent. The CMYK process values are 41 percent, 37 percent, 0 percent, 44percent.

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#545A8F Color Meaning

Color #545A8F symbolizes trust, calm authority, and thoughtful reflection. #545A8F muted, medium-dark shade of blue suggests intellectual steadiness, reliability, and serene confidence. Psychologically, color #545A8F fosters concentration, patience, and analytical thinking, making #545A8F a practical choice for learning environments. Culturally, color #545A8F aligns with academia, professionalism, and structured environments in Western symbolism, while Eastern traditions associate #545A8F with introspection, clarity, and stability. Feng Shui positions #545A8F as a color for knowledge and self-cultivation areas, supporting clarity of thought and growth. Spiritually, color #545A8F connects with the throat chakra, facilitating expression and effective communication. In design, color #545A8F pairs with golds, whites, or soft greys to create balanced and authoritative visuals. Artists use #545A8F to create depth, calm contrast, and sophistication, especially in illustrations or branding requiring quiet strength. Its moderate vividness ensures impact without overwhelming.

Color Conversion

Convert #545A8F 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
#545A8F
RGB
rgb(84, 90, 143)
HSL
hsl(234°, 26%, 45%)
CMYK
cmyk(41%, 37%, 0%, 44%)
HSV
hsv(234°, 41%, 56%)
XYZ
12.2702 11.1803 27.4979
Yxy
11.1803 0.2408 0.2194
Hunter Lab
33.4370 0.5110 -1.5103
CIE-Lab
39.8825 11.8288 -30.0691

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red84 / 255 (33%)
33%
Green90 / 255 (35%)
35%
Blue143 / 255 (56%)
56%

CMYK Values

Cyan41 / 100 (41%)
41%
Magenta37 / 100 (37%)
37%
Yellow0 / 100 (0%)
Key (Black)44 / 100 (44%)
44%

Color Variations

#545A8F 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

#545A8F 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 #545A8F 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+)

6.49:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

6.49:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

6.49:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #545A8F 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

#545A8F

protanopia

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #545A8F;

Text Color

color: #545A8F;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #545A8F;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #545A8F40;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #545A8F;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #545A8F 0%, #333656 100%);

#545A8F Color FAQs

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