#50494C Hex Color
Dusty pink on the edge of gray
#50494c is a dark, dusty pink that reads almost gray thanks to heavy muting. Its low saturation makes it moody and understated rather than sweet. Put it to work as a dark mode background or supporting tone, where white text passes AA easily at about 8.8:1 contrast. To build similar muted tones yourself, it helps to know what colors make gray, then add just a trace of red.
Questions about #50494c
What is #50494c in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #50494c is rgb(80, 73, 76), in HSL hsl(334, 5%, 30%) and in CMYK 0%, 9%, 5%, 69%.
What colors pair well with #50494c?
Dusty rose, muted gold, and deep plum all flatter #50494c without fighting its gray undertone. Crisp white type is the safest pairing for text on top.
Is #50494c warm or cool?
#50494c leans warm because of its red undertone, but its low saturation pulls it toward charcoal. Most viewers will read it as a warm neutral first and pink second.
Is #50494c readable on white or black?
#50494c has a 8.75:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.39:1 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 is too faint for text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.