#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.

color #494f62

#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
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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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Color Harmonies

HEX:#494f62
RGB:73 79 98
HSL:225.6deg 14.62% 33.53%
HEX:#625c49
RGB:98 92 73
HSL:45.6deg 14.62% 33.53%

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