Grayish Blue

The color #493E55 is a grayish blue that can be used in various design contexts. This color has RGB values of 73, 62, 85 and HSL values of 269°, 16%, 29%.

Color Values for #493E55

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HEX:
#493E55
RGB:
rgb(73,62,85) Copied!
HSL:
hsl(269,16%,29%) Copied!
CMYK:
cmyk(14%, 27%, 0%, 67%) Copied!

Color Composition of #493E55

This visualization shows the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) composition of the color #493E55. Each bar represents the percentage of that primary color in the final mix.

Red: 28.6%
Green: 24.3%
Blue: 33.3%

Contrast Analysis for #493E55

Testing this color against light and dark backgrounds to check accessibility standards and readability. For more detailed contrast testing, try our contrast checker tool.

On Light Background (White #FFFFFF)

Sample Text in #493E55

Contrast Ratio: 4.5:1
WCAG AA: ✓ Passes
WCAG AAA: ✗ Fails

On Dark Background (Black #000000)

Sample Text in #493E55

Contrast Ratio: 3.8:1
WCAG AA: ✗ Fails
WCAG AAA: ✗ Fails

Complementary Colors for #493E55

The complementary color for #493E55 is #4A563E. These colors sit opposite each other on the color wheel and create a striking visual contrast when used together.

Analogous Colors for #493E55

The analogous colors for #493E55 are #3E3F56 and #553E56. These three colors sit next to each other on the color wheel, creating a natural and harmonious color combination.

Triadic Colors for #493E55

The triadic colors for #493E55 are #564A3E and #3E564A. These three colors are evenly spaced around the color wheel, offering a vibrant and balanced color combination.

Shades of #493E55

These are the darker variations of #493E55. Shades are created by adding black to the original color, like #3A3244 and #2C2533. This progression shows how #493E55 darkens from left to right, creating deeper variations of the original color.

Tints of #493E55

Tints are created by adding white to the original color, like #6D6577 and #928B99. This progression shows how #493E55. lightens from left to right, creating softer variations of the original color.

Color Blindness Simulation for #493E55

These simulations show how people with different types of color blindness might perceive #493E55. This information is crucial for designing accessible and inclusive color schemes.

Brands that use #493E55

Companies and brands that incorporate #493E55 in their visual identity.

#493E55 Closest Pantone Colors

These are the closest matching Pantone® colors to #493E55. Click on any color to see detailed Pantone color information.

The color #493E55 is a grayish blue with RGB values of 73, 62, 85 and HSL values of 269°, 16%, 29%.

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