#494EDE Hex Color
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This saturated indigo packs an intense, electric punch. Due to its high chroma, #494ede functions best as a bold accent or call-to-action button rather than a large background. White text remains highly readable on this surface with a 6.1:1 contrast ratio. Designers rely on the hex code #494ede when they need a color that demands immediate attention.
Questions about #494ede
What is #494ede in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #494ede is rgb(73, 78, 222), in HSL hsl(238, 69%, 58%) and in CMYK 67%, 65%, 0%, 13%.
How can #494ede be used effectively in UI design?
#494ede works best as a high-contrast accent color rather than a primary background shade. It excels for primary call-to-action buttons or interactive elements because its intense saturation naturally draws the eye without sacrificing the readability of white text.
What colors pair well with #494ede?
Is #494ede readable on white or black?
#494ede has a 6.12:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.42:1 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 works only for large text (24px, or 18.5px bold). Try other pairs in the contrast checker.