#496969 Hex Color
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#496969 is a dark, muted cyan with gray undertones and a matte, dusty finish. Its low saturation creates a serious, understated mood suited to moody interfaces, technology branding, and supporting elements. Use it as a dominant background with white text, which reaches about a 6.0:1 contrast ratio. The hex code for this color is #496969.
Questions about #496969
What is #496969 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #496969 is rgb(73, 105, 105), in HSL hsl(180, 18%, 35%) and in CMYK 30%, 0%, 0%, 59%. Browse more shades of gray with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #496969?
Pair #496969 with warm off-white or muted terracotta to soften its cool gray undertone, or use pale sand for quieter, warmer contrast in interfaces and print layouts.
What mood does #496969 create in design?
Its cool, low-saturation cyan reads serious, calm, and understated rather than bright or playful, making #496969 a strong choice for dark interface backgrounds, navigation areas, panels, and secondary branding elements.
Is #496969 readable on white or black?
#496969 has a 5.98:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.50:1 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.