Grayish Blue

The color #494757 is a grayish blue that can be used in various design contexts. This color has RGB values of 73, 71, 87 and HSL values of 248°, 10%, 31%.

Color Values for #494757

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HEX:
#494757
RGB:
rgb(73,71,87) Copied!
HSL:
hsl(248,10%,31%) Copied!
CMYK:
cmyk(16%, 18%, 0%, 66%) Copied!

Color Composition of #494757

This visualization shows the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) composition of the color #494757. Each bar represents the percentage of that primary color in the final mix.

Red: 28.6%
Green: 27.8%
Blue: 34.1%

Contrast Analysis for #494757

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 #494757

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

On Dark Background (Black #000000)

Sample Text in #494757

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

Complementary Colors for #494757

The complementary color for #494757 is #555747. These colors sit opposite each other on the color wheel and create a striking visual contrast when used together.

Analogous Colors for #494757

The analogous colors for #494757 are #474D57 and #514757. These three colors sit next to each other on the color wheel, creating a natural and harmonious color combination.

Triadic Colors for #494757

The triadic colors for #494757 are #574947 and #475749. These three colors are evenly spaced around the color wheel, offering a vibrant and balanced color combination.

Shades of #494757

These are the darker variations of #494757. Shades are created by adding black to the original color, like #3A3946 and #2C2B34. This progression shows how #494757 darkens from left to right, creating deeper variations of the original color.

Tints of #494757

Tints are created by adding white to the original color, like #6D6C79 and #92919A. This progression shows how #494757. lightens from left to right, creating softer variations of the original color.

Color Blindness Simulation for #494757

These simulations show how people with different types of color blindness might perceive #494757. This information is crucial for designing accessible and inclusive color schemes.

Brands that use #494757

Companies and brands that incorporate #494757 in their visual identity.

#494757 Closest Pantone Colors

These are the closest matching Pantone® colors to #494757. Click on any color to see detailed Pantone color information.

The color #494757 is a grayish blue with RGB values of 73, 71, 87 and HSL values of 248°, 10%, 31%.

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