#495A91 Hex Color
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Muted and cool, #495a91 is a medium-dark blue with gray undertones and restrained saturation. Its matte, slightly inky character suits security, finance, technology, and government interfaces. Use it as a supporting tone or dark UI background, pairing it with warm ivory or muted copper for contrast. White text remains readable, with about a 6.7:1 contrast ratio. The hex code is #495a91.
Questions about #495a91
What is #495a91 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #495a91 is rgb(73, 90, 145), in HSL hsl(226, 33%, 43%) and in CMYK 50%, 38%, 0%, 43%.
What colors pair well with #495a91?
#495a91 pairs well with warm ivory for clean contrast, while muted copper adds warmth without overpowering its cool, gray-blue base; soft gray can support the palette when a quieter transition is needed.
Is #495a91 a warm or cool color?
#495a91 reads as a cool blue because its hue leans blue, while its gray undertones reduce warmth and saturation, giving the shade a steady, formal, and understated character instead of a vivid or playful one.
Is #495a91 readable on white or black?
#495a91 has a 6.65:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.15:1 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 works only for large text (24px, or 18.5px bold). Try other pairs in the contrast checker.