#495CA0 Hex Color
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This muted, dusty blue carries a serious weight without feeling oppressive. It functions best as a dominant base for corporate interfaces or technology branding where reliability is the priority. Because it sits at a balanced mid-tone, white text offers excellent readability over it. Use #495ca0 when you need a professional, controlled background that avoids the intensity of pure blue.
Questions about #495ca0
What is #495ca0 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #495ca0 is rgb(73, 92, 160), in HSL hsl(227, 37%, 46%) and in CMYK 54%, 42%, 0%, 37%. Browse more shades of blue with names and hex codes.
Why is #495ca0 effective for interface design?
This shade balances professional authority with a muted, approachable quality, making it a stable base for dashboards and web apps where pure blue might be too harsh. It provides enough contrast to support white or light gray text without causing eye strain.
What color schemes work best with #495ca0?
Pair this dusty blue with slate or soft-gray to maintain a modern, corporate aesthetic. For higher contrast, it works well alongside subtle terracotta accents or warm neutrals to ground the cool tone of #495ca0.
Is #495ca0 readable on white or black?
#495ca0 has a 6.32:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.32:1 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.