#494A46 Hex Color
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Muted and slightly greenish, #494a46 is a dark gray with low saturation and a dusty, ashy finish. Its serious, practical character suits interfaces, architecture, typography, and moody brand systems. Use the hex code #494a46 as a supporting dark tone with warm white or muted brass. White text has about 8.9:1 contrast, providing enough contrast for small body copy.
Questions about #494a46
What is #494a46 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #494a46 is rgb(73, 74, 70), in HSL hsl(75, 3%, 28%) and in CMYK 1%, 0%, 5%, 71%.
What colors pair well with #494a46?
#494a46 pairs well with warm white, muted brass, and terracotta, which add warmth without overpowering its dusty green-gray base in interfaces, editorial layouts, and architectural palettes where its low saturation benefits from gentle contrast.
Does #494a46 look warm or cool?
#494a46 reads as a slightly cool, neutral dark gray because its subtle green cast offsets warmth, while its dusty saturation keeps it from feeling strongly blue or green in most lighting conditions. Warm white and muted brass can balance that cool impression.
Is #494a46 readable on white or black?
#494a46 has a 8.93:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.35:1 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.