#49647D Hex Color
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Dark and heavily muted, this slate blue carries a gray undertone that keeps it subdued. #49647d works best as a background or supporting tone, where its low saturation adds depth without stealing attention. It flatters warm rust and soft cream, which stop it from reading flat. White text on the hex code hits about 6.2:1 contrast, enough for small body text.
Questions about #49647d
What is #49647d in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #49647d is rgb(73, 100, 125), in HSL hsl(209, 26%, 39%) and in CMYK 42%, 20%, 0%, 51%. Browse more shades of blue with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #49647d?
Warm tones give #49647d the most life. Try it with terracotta, rust, or soft cream to offset its gray coolness. Cooler grays and navy also work, though the result stays subdued.
Is #49647d readable on white or black?
#49647d has a 6.17:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.40:1 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.