#496D62 Hex Color
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Somewhere between sea glass and eucalyptus leaves, #496d62 is a muted teal with gray undertones. Its very low saturation keeps things calm and understated, so it works best as a supporting tone or background rather than a hero color. Pair it with warm terracotta or soft cream to lift the ashiness. White text passes AA on this hex code at about 5.8:1.
Questions about #496d62
What is #496d62 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #496d62 is rgb(73, 109, 98), in HSL hsl(162, 20%, 36%) and in CMYK 33%, 0%, 10%, 57%.
What colors pair well with #496d62?
Warm earth tones balance its gray-green coolness. Terracotta and soft cream add warmth, while charcoal and off-white keep a palette clean. For a bolder mix, try muted mustard or dusty rose as accents.
Is #496d62 readable on white or black?
#496d62 has a 5.75:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.64:1 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.