#46495B Hex Color
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This desaturated, dusty indigo carries heavy grey undertones. #46495b functions best as a dominant background color in dark mode interfaces. Because it is dark, it provides excellent legibility for white text, offering a strong 8.9:1 contrast ratio. Use the hex code #46495b to establish a serious, grounded mood in branding projects where standard black feels too harsh.
Questions about #46495b
What is #46495b in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #46495b is rgb(70, 73, 91), in HSL hsl(231, 13%, 32%) and in CMYK 23%, 20%, 0%, 64%.
Where should I use #46495b in UI design?
#46495b functions best as a background color for dark mode applications where you need to avoid the harshness of pure black. Because it maintains a strong 8.9:1 contrast ratio with white, it ensures your text remains perfectly legible and comfortable for users.
Does #46495b read as a warm or cool color?
While #46495b contains cool indigo elements, the heavy grey desaturation gives it a neutral, grounded temperature that feels balanced rather than icy. This makes it versatile enough to pair with both cool slate tones and warmer, muted neutrals without clashing.
Is #46495b readable on white or black?
#46495b has a 8.88:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.36:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it works for body text and on black it is too faint for text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.