#494E5A Hex Color
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#494e5a is a dark, muted blue with gray and slate undertones. Its low saturation creates a serious, controlled mood suited to finance, technology, government, and security interfaces. Use it as a supporting tone or dark UI background, pairing it with off-white or muted copper. The hex code #494e5a supports clear white body text with strong contrast.
Questions about #494e5a
What is #494e5a in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #494e5a is rgb(73, 78, 90), in HSL hsl(222, 10%, 32%) and in CMYK 19%, 13%, 0%, 65%.
Does #494e5a read as a warm or cool color?
#494e5a reads as a cool, muted blue-gray because its blue cast is softened by gray and slate undertones, creating a controlled temperature that suits focused dashboards, security tools, and serious interface designs.
What colors pair well with #494e5a?
Pair #494e5a with off-white for crisp readability, or use a restrained copper accent to add warmth without disrupting its serious blue-gray character while keeping the overall palette calm and professional. These combinations work well in dashboards, navigation, cards, and security-focused interfaces.
Is #494e5a readable on white or black?
#494e5a has a 8.33:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.52:1 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.