#496966 Hex Color
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Dark and heavily muted, #496966 is a gray-green teal with a matte, slightly ashy character. Its low saturation gives interfaces a serious, understated mood, while the green undertone keeps it from feeling flat. Use it as a supporting tone or dark UI background, pairing it with warm cream or terracotta. White text reaches about 6.0:1 contrast.
Questions about #496966
What is #496966 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #496966 is rgb(73, 105, 102), in HSL hsl(174, 18%, 35%) and in CMYK 30%, 0%, 3%, 59%.
What colors pair well with #496966?
#496966 pairs well with warm cream, terracotta, and muted brass because their warmth offsets its gray-green base without making the palette feel harsh. These combinations add warmth and definition while preserving its restrained, professional mood.
Is #496966 readable on white or black?
#496966 has a 6.00:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.49:1 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.