#495B72 Hex Color
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#495b72 is a dark, muted blue with gray undertones and a matte, dusty finish. Its low saturation gives interfaces a serious, controlled mood without the harshness of near-black. Use this hex code as a supporting tone for finance, technology, or security designs, or behind white text, which reaches about 6.9:1 contrast.
Questions about #495b72
What is #495b72 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #495b72 is rgb(73, 91, 114), in HSL hsl(214, 22%, 37%) and in CMYK 36%, 20%, 0%, 55%.
What colors pair well with #495b72?
For a balanced palette, #495b72 pairs well with warm off-white, muted burgundy, or soft terracotta, adding contrast while keeping its low-saturation blue grounded, serious, and suitable for restrained interfaces and brand systems.
Is #495b72 readable on white or black?
#495b72 has a 6.94:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.02:1 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.