#494D58 Hex Color
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Blue Sash is a desaturated, dusty blue that leans heavily into grey. Because of its low chroma and dark value, it feels serious and grounded, making it a reliable choice for professional tech or finance interfaces. It performs well as a dark mode background, where white text pops clearly against it. The hex code for this color is #494d58.
Questions about Blue Sash
What is the hex code for Blue Sash?
Blue Sash is #494d58. In RGB that is rgb(73, 77, 88), in HSL hsl(224, 9%, 32%) and in CMYK 17%, 12%, 0%, 65%.
How does #494d58 perform in digital UI designs?
Blue Sash works effectively as a dark mode background because its low chroma ensures text legibility without overwhelming the eyes. It creates a serious, corporate tone that balances well against bright white typography in modern software interfaces.
What color palettes suit #494d58?
This muted, grey-blue pairs well with crisp off-white or soft silver accents to maintain a high-contrast, professional aesthetic. Avoid using overly saturated neon colors, as they clash with the serious and grounded nature of this dark, desaturated shade.
Is Blue Sash readable on white or black?
Blue Sash has a 8.44:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.48:1 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.