#495159 Hex Color
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A dusky, slate-like blue, #495159 leans heavily into desaturated grey tones. It functions best as a stabilizing background color for tech or professional branding, where it communicates serious reliability. Because it is quite dark, pair it with soft whites or warm metallics to prevent the interface from looking muddy. The hex code #495159 maintains excellent contrast for white text, ensuring readability in dense layouts.
Questions about #495159
What is #495159 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #495159 is rgb(73, 81, 89), in HSL hsl(210, 10%, 32%) and in CMYK 18%, 9%, 0%, 65%. Browse more shades of gray with names and hex codes.
Is #495159 suitable for professional or serious design projects?
Yes, its desaturated, slate-like profile projects stability and reliability, making it an excellent choice for corporate, legal, or tech-focused branding. It avoids the playfulness of brighter blues, offering a grounded and serious aesthetic that keeps interfaces looking clean and trustworthy.
Is #495159 readable on white or black?
#495159 has a 8.06:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.60:1 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.