#494663 Hex Color
Smoky violet with quiet depth
#494663 is a dark, dusty violet with low saturation, giving it a matte, smoky appearance. Its serious, introspective mood suits moody branding, spiritual themes, gaming interfaces, and luxury packaging. Use the hex code #494663 as a supporting tone or dark UI background, paired with warm cream. White text reads at about 9:1 contrast on it.
Questions about #494663
What is #494663 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #494663 is rgb(73, 70, 99), in HSL hsl(246, 17%, 33%) and in CMYK 26%, 29%, 0%, 61%.
What colors pair well with #494663?
#494663 pairs well with warm cream, soft beige, muted mauve, and subdued gold, which brighten its smoky violet base without removing its serious mood. For a sharper interface, use white text and muted blue or charcoal accents.
Does #494663 feel warm or cool?
#494663 reads as a cool, muted violet because its blue component is higher than its red and green values; its low saturation softens that coolness into a dusty, smoky appearance rather than a vivid purple.
Is #494663 readable on white or black?
#494663 has a 8.97:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.33:1 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.