#49637A Hex Color
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Muted and shadowed, #49637a is a dark, low-saturation blue with a dusty gray cast. Its matte character suggests seriousness, trust, and controlled calm, making it useful as a supporting tone in technology, finance, healthcare, and government designs. White text reaches about a 6.3:1 contrast ratio, while warm brass or muted coral prevents large areas from feeling gloomy. The hex code is #49637a.
Questions about #49637a
What is #49637a in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #49637a is rgb(73, 99, 122), in HSL hsl(208, 25%, 38%) and in CMYK 40%, 19%, 0%, 52%.
What colors pair well with #49637a?
Warm brass, muted coral, and soft cream pair well with #49637a, adding contrast and warmth without overpowering its dusty blue-gray base. White and pale gray create a cleaner, quieter scheme for interfaces, dashboards, and professional layouts.
Is #49637a a warm or cool color?
#49637a reads as a cool, muted blue because its blue hue is softened by a noticeable gray cast. That restrained temperature supports calm, serious designs, while warm accents can keep larger surfaces from feeling cold or gloomy.
Is #49637a readable on white or black?
#49637a has a 6.27:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.34:1 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.