#496889 Hex Color
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Muted and cool, #496889 is a dark, dusty blue with gray undertones and a matte, slightly ashy finish. Its low saturation gives interfaces a controlled, dependable feel, making it a strong supporting tone for finance, healthcare, government, or security branding. Use it with warm white or muted copper, and choose white text for accessible body copy. The hex code is #496889.
Questions about #496889
What is #496889 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #496889 is rgb(73, 104, 137), in HSL hsl(211, 30%, 41%) and in CMYK 47%, 24%, 0%, 46%.
What colors pair well with #496889?
#496889 pairs well with warm white for clean contrast and muted copper for a restrained accent. Soft beige, pale blue, or charcoal can extend its quiet, professional mood without making the palette feel bright or overly saturated.
Is #496889 a warm or cool color?
#496889 reads as a cool color because its dark blue base is softened by gray undertones rather than warm red or yellow. Its muted saturation keeps the effect calm and dusty, making it less vivid than a clear navy or cobalt.
Is #496889 readable on white or black?
#496889 has a 5.79:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.62:1 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.