Grayish Blue

The color #494252 is a grayish blue that can be used in various design contexts. This color has RGB values of 73, 66, 82 and HSL values of 266°, 11%, 29%.

Color Values for #494252

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HEX:
#494252
RGB:
rgb(73,66,82) Copied!
HSL:
hsl(266,11%,29%) Copied!
CMYK:
cmyk(11%, 20%, 0%, 68%) Copied!

Color Composition of #494252

This visualization shows the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) composition of the color #494252. Each bar represents the percentage of that primary color in the final mix.

Red: 28.6%
Green: 25.9%
Blue: 32.2%

Contrast Analysis for #494252

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 #494252

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

On Dark Background (Black #000000)

Sample Text in #494252

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

Complementary Colors for #494252

The complementary color for #494252 is #4B5242. These colors sit opposite each other on the color wheel and create a striking visual contrast when used together.

Analogous Colors for #494252

The analogous colors for #494252 are #424352 and #514252. These three colors sit next to each other on the color wheel, creating a natural and harmonious color combination.

Triadic Colors for #494252

The triadic colors for #494252 are #524942 and #425249. These three colors are evenly spaced around the color wheel, offering a vibrant and balanced color combination.

Shades of #494252

These are the darker variations of #494252. Shades are created by adding black to the original color, like #3A3542 and #2C2831. This progression shows how #494252 darkens from left to right, creating deeper variations of the original color.

Tints of #494252

Tints are created by adding white to the original color, like #6D6875 and #928E97. This progression shows how #494252. lightens from left to right, creating softer variations of the original color.

Color Blindness Simulation for #494252

These simulations show how people with different types of color blindness might perceive #494252. This information is crucial for designing accessible and inclusive color schemes.

Brands that use #494252

Companies and brands that incorporate #494252 in their visual identity.

#494252 Closest Pantone Colors

These are the closest matching Pantone® colors to #494252. Click on any color to see detailed Pantone color information.

The color #494252 is a grayish blue with RGB values of 73, 66, 82 and HSL values of 266°, 11%, 29%.

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