#49474C Hex Color
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#49474c is a dark, dusty gray with a faint purple undertone. It reads serious and subdued, which suits dark mode interfaces, moody backgrounds, and quiet sidebars. White text clears WCAG AA on it at about 9.2:1 contrast, so small type stays readable. Pair it with terracotta or ochre accents to keep the gray from feeling flat. To tune its undertone, it helps to know what colors make gray.
Questions about #49474c
What is #49474c in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #49474c is rgb(73, 71, 76), in HSL hsl(264, 3%, 29%) and in CMYK 4%, 7%, 0%, 70%.
What colors pair well with #49474c?
Warm accents like terracotta, ochre, and muted brass give #49474c depth, while dusty blue leans into its cool cast. Avoid pale pastels, which look washed out next to it.
Is #49474c readable on white or black?
#49474c has a 9.17:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.28:1 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.