#49798D Hex Color
Dusty cyan with quiet focus
Muted and cool, #49798d is a dusty cyan with gray undertones and moderate darkness. Its restrained saturation creates a thoughtful, refreshing mood suited to technology, aerospace, and productivity interfaces. Use the hex code #49798d as a supporting color with warm ivory or muted coral. White text reaches about 4.8:1 contrast, meeting WCAG AA for body text.
Questions about #49798d
What is #49798d in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #49798d is rgb(73, 121, 141), in HSL hsl(198, 32%, 42%) and in CMYK 48%, 14%, 0%, 45%.
What colors pair well with #49798d?
The cool, gray undertones of #49798d pair well with warm ivory, muted coral, and other softened neutrals, creating balanced palettes without making this dusty cyan feel overly bright or cold.
What mood does #49798d create, and where does it work well?
#49798d creates a calm, thoughtful, and refreshing mood, making it a practical choice for technology interfaces, productivity tools, aerospace visuals, dashboards, and other designs that need cool color without strong saturation.
Is #49798d readable on white or black?
#49798d has a 4.76:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.40:1 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.