#495F66
A dark, muted cyan closely aligning with Darkslategray.
About #495F66
The precise color #495F66 is an excellent choice for modern design projects. Designers often compare it to the standard color Darkslategray. This translates to an RGB value of rgb(73, 95, 102).
For print applications, it's crucial to understand its CMYK makeup. Its ink density profile breaks down to 28% cyan, 7% magenta, 0% yellow, and 60% black. Always request a physical proof before doing a large print run with this exact code.
From a UX and accessibility standpoint, contrast is paramount. Because it is a dark color, it is generally recommended to use #FFFFFF text. You can view the detailed AAA and AA pass/fail metrics in the table below.
Color Space Conversions
HEX#495F66
RGB73, 95, 102
HSL194.5°, 16.6%, 34.3%
CMYK28%, 7%, 0%, 60%
HSV194.5°, 28.4%, 40.0%
LAB38.8, -6.4, -6.7
XYZ9.2, 10.6, 14.1
Decimal4808550
Color Harmonies
Tints, Shades & Tones
Tints (Adding White)
Shades (Adding Black)
WCAG Contrast Accessibility
6.75:1
Text on #FFFFFF
AA
3.11:1
Text on #000000
AA Large
6.45:1
Text on #F8FAFC
AA
2.65:1
Text on #0F172A
FAIL
CSS Implementation
.bg-color {
background-color: #495F66;
}
.text-color {
color: #495F66;
}
.border-color {
border: 2px solid #495F66;
}