Grayish Orange

The color #494837 is a grayish orange that can be used in various design contexts. This color has RGB values of 73, 72, 55 and HSL values of 57°, 14%, 25%.

Color Values for #494837

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HEX:
#494837
RGB:
rgb(73,72,55) Copied!
HSL:
hsl(57,14%,25%) Copied!
CMYK:
cmyk(0%, 1%, 25%, 71%) Copied!

Color Composition of #494837

This visualization shows the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) composition of the color #494837. Each bar represents the percentage of that primary color in the final mix.

Red: 28.6%
Green: 28.2%
Blue: 21.6%

Contrast Analysis for #494837

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 #494837

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

On Dark Background (Black #000000)

Sample Text in #494837

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

Complementary Colors for #494837

The complementary color for #494837 is #373849. These colors sit opposite each other on the color wheel and create a striking visual contrast when used together.

Analogous Colors for #494837

The analogous colors for #494837 are #493F37 and #414937. These three colors sit next to each other on the color wheel, creating a natural and harmonious color combination.

Triadic Colors for #494837

The triadic colors for #494837 are #374948 and #483749. These three colors are evenly spaced around the color wheel, offering a vibrant and balanced color combination.

Shades of #494837

These are the darker variations of #494837. Shades are created by adding black to the original color, like #3A3A2C and #2C2B21. This progression shows how #494837 darkens from left to right, creating deeper variations of the original color.

Tints of #494837

Tints are created by adding white to the original color, like #6D6D5F and #929187. This progression shows how #494837. lightens from left to right, creating softer variations of the original color.

Color Blindness Simulation for #494837

These simulations show how people with different types of color blindness might perceive #494837. This information is crucial for designing accessible and inclusive color schemes.

Brands that use #494837

Companies and brands that incorporate #494837 in their visual identity.

#494837 Closest Pantone Colors

These are the closest matching Pantone® colors to #494837. Click on any color to see detailed Pantone color information.

The color #494837 is a grayish orange with RGB values of 73, 72, 55 and HSL values of 57°, 14%, 25%.

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