#494A43 Hex Color
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This desaturated, dusty olive sits firmly between grey and yellow. With its dark, moody presence, #494a43 works well as a grounding neutral for industrial or serious designs. It can look muddy if overused in large blocks, so try it as a background for high-contrast white typography. The hex code for this shade is #494a43, providing a subtle, serious foundation for modern interfaces.
Questions about #494a43
What is #494a43 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #494a43 is rgb(73, 74, 67), in HSL hsl(69, 5%, 28%) and in CMYK 1%, 0%, 9%, 71%.
How should #494a43 be used in modern interface design?
Use #494a43 as a background color to ground your design, but ensure you pair it with high-contrast, clean white typography to avoid a muddy appearance. Its desaturated nature works exceptionally well for industrial or minimalist user interface projects requiring a serious, muted aesthetic.
Does #494a43 lean more towards grey or yellow?
While #494a43 holds significant grey undertones, it is classified as a dusty olive because of its subtle yellow saturation. This makes it warmer than a true neutral grey while remaining far more subdued and professional than a vibrant or bright olive green.
Is #494a43 readable on white or black?
#494a43 has a 8.95:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.34:1 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.