Grayish Blue

The color #494057 is a grayish blue that can be used in various design contexts. This color has RGB values of 73, 64, 87 and HSL values of 263°, 15%, 30%.

Color Values for #494057

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HEX:
#494057
RGB:
rgb(73,64,87) Copied!
HSL:
hsl(263,15%,30%) Copied!
CMYK:
cmyk(16%, 26%, 0%, 66%) Copied!

Color Composition of #494057

This visualization shows the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) composition of the color #494057. Each bar represents the percentage of that primary color in the final mix.

Red: 28.6%
Green: 25.1%
Blue: 34.1%

Contrast Analysis for #494057

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 #494057

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

On Dark Background (Black #000000)

Sample Text in #494057

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

Complementary Colors for #494057

The complementary color for #494057 is #4F5841. These colors sit opposite each other on the color wheel and create a striking visual contrast when used together.

Analogous Colors for #494057

The analogous colors for #494057 are #414458 and #554158. These three colors sit next to each other on the color wheel, creating a natural and harmonious color combination.

Triadic Colors for #494057

The triadic colors for #494057 are #584A41 and #41584A. These three colors are evenly spaced around the color wheel, offering a vibrant and balanced color combination.

Shades of #494057

These are the darker variations of #494057. Shades are created by adding black to the original color, like #3A3346 and #2C2634. This progression shows how #494057 darkens from left to right, creating deeper variations of the original color.

Tints of #494057

Tints are created by adding white to the original color, like #6D6679 and #928C9A. This progression shows how #494057. lightens from left to right, creating softer variations of the original color.

Color Blindness Simulation for #494057

These simulations show how people with different types of color blindness might perceive #494057. This information is crucial for designing accessible and inclusive color schemes.

Brands that use #494057

Companies and brands that incorporate #494057 in their visual identity.

#494057 Closest Pantone Colors

These are the closest matching Pantone® colors to #494057. Click on any color to see detailed Pantone color information.

The color #494057 is a grayish blue with RGB values of 73, 64, 87 and HSL values of 263°, 15%, 30%.

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