#495C79 Hex Color
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#495c79 is a dark, muted blue with gray undertones and low saturation, giving layouts a serious, controlled mood. Use it as a supporting tone for finance, technology, or government designs, especially beside warm ivory or muted brass. The hex code #495c79 supports white body text at about a 6.8:1 contrast ratio.
Questions about #495c79
What is #495c79 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #495c79 is rgb(73, 92, 121), in HSL hsl(216, 25%, 38%) and in CMYK 40%, 24%, 0%, 53%. Browse more shades of blue with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #495c79?
Warm ivory and muted brass pair well with #495c79, balancing its cool gray-blue base with gentle warmth for restrained finance, technology, government, and editorial palettes without making the interface feel stark.
Is #495c79 readable on white or black?
#495c79 has a 6.79:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.09:1 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.