#496175 Hex Color
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#496175 is a dusty, unsaturated slate blue that signals professionalism and stability. Because of its muted, dim quality, it works best as a primary background for UI designs rather than a small accent. It offers excellent contrast for white text, maintaining a 6.5:1 ratio for readability. This hex code fits perfectly into serious brand identities for finance or law enforcement interfaces.
Questions about #496175
What is #496175 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #496175 is rgb(73, 97, 117), in HSL hsl(207, 23%, 37%) and in CMYK 38%, 17%, 0%, 54%.
Why is #496175 effective for user interface design?
The muted, unsaturated quality of #496175 reduces eye strain while maintaining a 6.5:1 contrast ratio against white text. It provides a stable, professional backdrop that works well for finance or law enforcement software layouts.
Which colors pair best with #496175?
Is #496175 readable on white or black?
#496175 has a 6.46:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.25:1 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.