#494943 Hex Color
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A dark, low-saturation gray with a faint olive undertone, #494943 feels serious, restrained, and slightly gloomy. The hex code #494943 works well as a dominant background for moody interfaces, architecture, and product design, while white text remains highly legible at about 9.1:1 contrast. Pair it with warm white or muted brass for a grounded, sophisticated palette.
Questions about #494943
What is #494943 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #494943 is rgb(73, 73, 67), in HSL hsl(60, 4%, 27%) and in CMYK 0%, 0%, 8%, 71%. Browse more shades of gray with names and hex codes.
Which colors pair well with #494943?
Warm white creates clean contrast with #494943, while muted brass adds restrained warmth and terracotta introduces a grounded accent without making the palette feel overly bright or playful in layouts.
Does #494943 read as warm or cool?
#494943 reads as a slightly warm gray because its low saturation carries a faint olive, yellow-green undertone rather than a blue cast, while its deep value keeps the overall impression restrained and subdued.
Is #494943 readable on white or black?
#494943 has a 9.06:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.31:1 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.