#495959 Hex Color
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Reach for #495959 when a dark interface needs a background with more character than plain charcoal. This dull, ashy cyan sits close to gray, so it reads serious and a bit moody. It works best as a dominant base with a brighter accent on top. Pair it with a warm coral or soft peach to lift the gloom, and lean on white text, which clears contrast at about 7.4:1. The hex code #495959 also suits moody branding and productivity tools.
Questions about #495959
What is #495959 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #495959 is rgb(73, 89, 89), in HSL hsl(180, 10%, 32%) and in CMYK 18%, 0%, 0%, 65%.
What colors pair well with #495959?
Warm accents like coral, peach, and terracotta lift its gloomy gray tone, while cream keeps things softer than stark white. It also looks richer next to burgundy than next to camel or other muted neutrals.
Is #495959 readable on white or black?
#495959 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.