#495384 Hex Color
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A dusty, muted indigo with significant gray undertones, #495384 maintains a serious, understated mood. Because it is highly unsaturated, this color works best as a grounding background element rather than a bright accent. Pair it with soft cream or warm metallics to balance its inherent coolness. The hex code for this color is #495384, which offers strong legibility with white text for UI accessibility.
Questions about #495384
What is #495384 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #495384 is rgb(73, 83, 132), in HSL hsl(230, 29%, 40%) and in CMYK 45%, 37%, 0%, 48%.
Which colors should I pair with #495384?
Pair #495384 with warm neutrals like cream or beige to balance its cool, gray-heavy undertones. For a more sophisticated look, use soft metallic accents or a muted terracotta to provide a necessary visual temperature contrast against this unsaturated, serious indigo.
Is #495384 readable on white or black?
#495384 has a 7.35:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.85:1 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.