Grayish Blue

The color #494157 is a grayish blue that can be used in various design contexts. This color has RGB values of 73, 65, 87 and HSL values of 262°, 14%, 30%.

Color Values for #494157

Below are the different color format representations for #494157. You can click any value to copy it to your clipboard.

HEX:
#494157
RGB:
rgb(73,65,87) Copied!
HSL:
hsl(262,14%,30%) Copied!
CMYK:
cmyk(16%, 25%, 0%, 66%) Copied!

Color Composition of #494157

This visualization shows the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) composition of the color #494157. Each bar represents the percentage of that primary color in the final mix.

Red: 28.6%
Green: 25.5%
Blue: 34.1%

Contrast Analysis for #494157

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 #494157

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

On Dark Background (Black #000000)

Sample Text in #494157

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

Complementary Colors for #494157

The complementary color for #494157 is #4F5742. These colors sit opposite each other on the color wheel and create a striking visual contrast when used together.

Analogous Colors for #494157

The analogous colors for #494157 are #424557 and #544257. These three colors sit next to each other on the color wheel, creating a natural and harmonious color combination.

Triadic Colors for #494157

The triadic colors for #494157 are #574A42 and #42574A. These three colors are evenly spaced around the color wheel, offering a vibrant and balanced color combination.

Shades of #494157

These are the darker variations of #494157. Shades are created by adding black to the original color, like #3A3446 and #2C2734. This progression shows how #494157 darkens from left to right, creating deeper variations of the original color.

Tints of #494157

Tints are created by adding white to the original color, like #6D6779 and #928D9A. This progression shows how #494157. lightens from left to right, creating softer variations of the original color.

Color Blindness Simulation for #494157

These simulations show how people with different types of color blindness might perceive #494157. This information is crucial for designing accessible and inclusive color schemes.

Brands that use #494157

Companies and brands that incorporate #494157 in their visual identity.

#494157 Closest Pantone Colors

These are the closest matching Pantone® colors to #494157. Click on any color to see detailed Pantone color information.

The color #494157 is a grayish blue with RGB values of 73, 65, 87 and HSL values of 262°, 14%, 30%.

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