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#545A8E Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #545A8E including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#545A8E Color Information

#545A8E RGB value is (84, 90, 142). The hex color red value is 84, green is 90, and blue is 142. Its HSL format shows a hue of 234°, saturation of 26 percent, and lightness of44 percent. The CMYK process values are 41 percent, 37 percent, 0 percent, 44percent.

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#545A8E Color Meaning

Color #545A8E symbolizes trust, calm authority, and thoughtful reflection. #545A8E muted, medium-dark shade of blue suggests intellectual steadiness, reliability, and serene confidence. Psychologically, color #545A8E fosters concentration, patience, and analytical thinking, making #545A8E a practical choice for learning environments. Culturally, color #545A8E aligns with academia, professionalism, and structured environments in Western symbolism, while Eastern traditions associate #545A8E with introspection, clarity, and stability. Feng Shui positions #545A8E as a color for knowledge and self-cultivation areas, supporting clarity of thought and growth. Spiritually, color #545A8E connects with the throat chakra, facilitating expression and effective communication. In design, color #545A8E pairs with golds, whites, or soft greys to create balanced and authoritative visuals. Artists use #545A8E 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 #545A8E 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
#545A8E
RGB
rgb(84, 90, 142)
HSL
hsl(234°, 26%, 44%)
CMYK
cmyk(41%, 37%, 0%, 44%)
HSV
hsv(234°, 41%, 56%)
XYZ
12.1948 11.1501 27.1006
Yxy
11.1501 0.2417 0.2210
Hunter Lab
33.3918 0.4958 -1.4724
CIE-Lab
39.8322 11.5268 -29.5441

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red84 / 255 (33%)
33%
Green90 / 255 (35%)
35%
Blue142 / 255 (56%)
56%

CMYK Values

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

Color Variations

#545A8E 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

#545A8E 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 #545A8E 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+)

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WCAG AAA

Normal Text

6.50:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

6.50:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #545A8E 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

#545A8E

protanopia

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #545A8E;

Text Color

color: #545A8E;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #545A8E;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #545A8E40;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #545A8E;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #545A8E 0%, #323554 100%);

#545A8E Color FAQs

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