#494949 Hex Color
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#494949 is a dark, neutral grey with no warm or cool pull, just flat, muted depth. It works best as a supporting tone or UI background behind brighter accents, though it can look dull next to pure white. White text on it reaches about 9.0:1 contrast, so it passes AA for body text. Try pairing it with muted amber for warmth.
Questions about #494949
What is #494949 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #494949 is rgb(73, 73, 73), in HSL hsl(0, 0%, 29%) and in CMYK 0%, 0%, 0%, 71%.
What colors pair well with #494949?
Muted amber, dusty rose, and soft sage lift #494949 without breaking its neutrality. It also makes deep teal read richer in dark palettes.
Is #494949 readable on white or black?
#494949 has a 9.00:1 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.