#496AA6 Hex Color
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Dusty and muted, this blue leans gray rather than bright. #496aa6 reads steady and low-key, a good supporting tone behind brighter accents or crisp white type. It fits finance dashboards, healthcare interfaces, and government work where trust matters more than flair. Pair it with warm rust or burgundy for contrast. White text on this shade clears AA for small body copy.
Questions about #496aa6
What is #496aa6 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #496aa6 is rgb(73, 106, 166), in HSL hsl(219, 39%, 47%) and in CMYK 56%, 36%, 0%, 35%.
What colors pair well with #496aa6?
Warm rust, terracotta, and burgundy give this muted blue the contrast it lacks on its own. Cream or off-white text also works better than pure white, which can look stark against it.
Is #496aa6 readable on white or black?
#496aa6 has a 5.39:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.89:1 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.