#494f62 - Tried & True Blue color
A deep, muted slate-blue leaning toward indigo with cool gray undertones. It reads as a sophisticated, slightly smoky navy—subdued rather than vibrant—evoking metal, storm clouds, and worn denim. It feels calm, moody, and refined, working well as a background or accent in minimalist, industrial, or nautical palettes. Pairs beautifully with warm neutrals, pale blush, brass or copper highlights, and soft creams to balance its cool, anchoring presence.
#494f62 color RGB value is 73, 79, 98, and the CMYK value is 0.255, 0.194, 0.00, 0.616. Alternative names for that color are: tried & true blue, gray, dimgray, river bed, outer space, indigo.
Color Conversion
Name | Values | CSS |
|---|---|---|
RGB(0-255) | 73, 79, 98 | rgb(73, 79, 98) |
CMYK | 0.255, 0.194, 0.00, 0.616 | - |
sRGB | 0.286, 0.310, 0.384 | rgb(28.6%, 31%, 38.4%) |
Adobe® 98 RGB compatible | 0.298, 0.314, 0.382 | color(a98-rgb, 0.298, 0.314, 0.382) |
HCT | 270, 16.0, 33.8 | color(--hct, 270, 11%, 33.8%) |
HSL | 226, 14.6, 33.5 | hsl(226, 14.6%, 33.5%) |
HSV | 226, 25.5, 38.4 | color(--hsv, 226, 25.5%, 38.4%) |
HWB | 226, 28.6, 61.6 | hwb(226, 28.6%, 61.6%) |
Lab | 33.6, 1.09, -12.0 | lab(33.6%, 1.09, -12) |
P3 | 0.291, 0.309, 0.378 | color(display-p3, 0.291, 0.309, 0.378) |
XYZ D50 | 0.0766, 0.0783, 0.0957 | color(xyz-d50, 0.077, 0.078, 0.096) |
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