#49495E Hex Color
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This dusty, muted indigo leans heavily into gray, creating a somber and serious tone. Because it is so desaturated, the hex code #49495e works best as a moody, structural background rather than an accent. It pairs unexpectedly well with soft sage greens or warm, dusty terracottas. With strong white contrast, it provides a stable, sophisticated base for modern UI designs or night-themed aesthetics.
Questions about #49495e
What is #49495e in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #49495e is rgb(73, 73, 94), in HSL hsl(240, 13%, 33%) and in CMYK 22%, 22%, 0%, 63%. Browse more shades of gray with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #49495e?
#49495e pairs beautifully with soft sage or dusty terracotta tones, creating a grounded, modern palette. Because it is highly desaturated, it also works effectively as a stable neutral background for high-contrast white text or light, warm-toned accents.
Is #49495e considered a warm or cool color?
#49495e is firmly a cool-toned shade, sitting in the indigo-blue spectrum with heavy gray undertones. This makes it an excellent choice for designs that need to convey stability, seriousness, or a nocturnal, structural aesthetic.
Is #49495e readable on white or black?
#49495e has a 8.75:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.39:1 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.