#495484 Hex Color
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Less vivid than true indigo, the hex code #495484 gives you a dusty, dim blue-purple closer to denim than to a night sky’s black. Its low saturation keeps layouts calm without turning gray. Use it as a dark mode background or a supporting tone, and pair it with warm ochre for a richer scheme. White text clears WCAG AA on it easily.
Questions about #495484
What is #495484 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #495484 is rgb(73, 84, 132), in HSL hsl(229, 29%, 40%) and in CMYK 45%, 36%, 0%, 48%.
What colors pair well with #495484?
Warm ochre and dusty rose both flatter #495484, since their warmth offsets its cool gray undertone. For soft fills, cream works better than pure white, which can wash the color out.
Is #495484 readable on white or black?
#495484 has a 7.28:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.88:1 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.