#498B92 Hex Color
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This dusty, unsaturated cyan reads as cool and professional. It brings a grounded weight to tech or aerospace branding, where clarity is paramount. Because the hex code #498b92 maintains a 5.4:1 contrast ratio, standard black text remains highly legible against it. Designers often find success using this shade as a primary base rather than an accent to let its muted character define the entire palette.
Questions about #498b92
What is #498b92 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #498b92 is rgb(73, 139, 146), in HSL hsl(186, 33%, 43%) and in CMYK 50%, 5%, 0%, 43%.
What colors pair best with #498b92?
Is #498b92 readable on white or black?
#498b92 has a 3.89:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.39:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it works only for large text (24px, or 18.5px bold) and on black it works for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.