#495666 Hex Color
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Dark UI panels and finance dashboards often start with a blue like #495666. The shade is muted and nearly grey, which gives it a serious, steady presence. Its low saturation makes it better as a background or supporting tone than as an accent. Pair it with warm cream or soft coral to keep things from feeling flat. White text reads clearly on the hex code #495666, so it handles body copy with ease.
Questions about #495666
What is #495666 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #495666 is rgb(73, 86, 102), in HSL hsl(213, 17%, 34%) and in CMYK 28%, 16%, 0%, 60%.
What colors pair well with #495666?
Warm cream and soft coral lift #495666 out of its gloom, while terracotta adds an unexpected, earthy contrast. Avoid pairing it with muted greys, since the two can read as one muddy mass.
Is #495666 readable on white or black?
#495666 has a 7.48:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.80:1 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.