#49567D Hex Color
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A muted, dusty blue with a cool, shadowy character, #49567d feels serious and restrained. Because of its low saturation, it serves best as a professional base for fintech or law enforcement branding rather than an accent. This hex code offers enough contrast for white text to remain readable, making it a reliable choice for dark UI backgrounds and moody, atmospheric layouts.
Questions about #49567d
What is #49567d in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #49567d is rgb(73, 86, 125), in HSL hsl(225, 26%, 39%) and in CMYK 42%, 31%, 0%, 51%.
Where should I use #49567d in my designs?
#49567d works exceptionally well as a background color for professional software, finance apps, or law enforcement websites where trust and authority are key. Its low saturation ensures that light-colored text or iconography remains highly readable against it.
What colors pair well with #49567d?
Pair #49567d with crisp off-whites or soft creams to maintain high contrast without the harshness of pure white. For a sophisticated look, complement it with muted gold accents or deeper slate gray tones to enhance its moody, serious character.
Is #49567d readable on white or black?
#49567d has a 7.21:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.91:1 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.