Grayish Yellow

The color #494938 is a grayish yellow that can be used in various design contexts. This color has RGB values of 73, 73, 56 and HSL values of 60°, 13%, 25%.

Color Values for #494938

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HEX:
#494938
RGB:
rgb(73,73,56) Copied!
HSL:
hsl(60,13%,25%) Copied!
CMYK:
cmyk(0%, 0%, 23%, 71%) Copied!

Color Composition of #494938

This visualization shows the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) composition of the color #494938. Each bar represents the percentage of that primary color in the final mix.

Red: 28.6%
Green: 28.6%
Blue: 22%

Contrast Analysis for #494938

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 #494938

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

On Dark Background (Black #000000)

Sample Text in #494938

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

Complementary Colors for #494938

The complementary color for #494938 is #373748. These colors sit opposite each other on the color wheel and create a striking visual contrast when used together.

Analogous Colors for #494938

The analogous colors for #494938 are #484037 and #404837. These three colors sit next to each other on the color wheel, creating a natural and harmonious color combination.

Triadic Colors for #494938

The triadic colors for #494938 are #374848 and #483748. These three colors are evenly spaced around the color wheel, offering a vibrant and balanced color combination.

Shades of #494938

These are the darker variations of #494938. Shades are created by adding black to the original color, like #3A3A2D and #2C2C22. This progression shows how #494938 darkens from left to right, creating deeper variations of the original color.

Tints of #494938

Tints are created by adding white to the original color, like #6D6D60 and #929288. This progression shows how #494938. lightens from left to right, creating softer variations of the original color.

Color Blindness Simulation for #494938

These simulations show how people with different types of color blindness might perceive #494938. This information is crucial for designing accessible and inclusive color schemes.

Brands that use #494938

Companies and brands that incorporate #494938 in their visual identity.

#494938 Closest Pantone Colors

These are the closest matching Pantone® colors to #494938. Click on any color to see detailed Pantone color information.

The color #494938 is a grayish yellow with RGB values of 73, 73, 56 and HSL values of 60°, 13%, 25%.

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