Grayish Yellow

The color #494942 is a grayish yellow that can be used in various design contexts. This color has RGB values of 73, 73, 66 and HSL values of 60°, 5%, 27%.

Color Values for #494942

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HEX:
#494942
RGB:
rgb(73,73,66) Copied!
HSL:
hsl(60,5%,27%) Copied!
CMYK:
cmyk(0%, 0%, 10%, 71%) Copied!

Color Composition of #494942

This visualization shows the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) composition of the color #494942. Each bar represents the percentage of that primary color in the final mix.

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

Contrast Analysis for #494942

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 #494942

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

On Dark Background (Black #000000)

Sample Text in #494942

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

Complementary Colors for #494942

The complementary color for #494942 is #414148. These colors sit opposite each other on the color wheel and create a striking visual contrast when used together.

Analogous Colors for #494942

The analogous colors for #494942 are #484541 and #454841. These three colors sit next to each other on the color wheel, creating a natural and harmonious color combination.

Triadic Colors for #494942

The triadic colors for #494942 are #414848 and #484148. These three colors are evenly spaced around the color wheel, offering a vibrant and balanced color combination.

Shades of #494942

These are the darker variations of #494942. Shades are created by adding black to the original color, like #3A3A35 and #2C2C28. This progression shows how #494942 darkens from left to right, creating deeper variations of the original color.

Tints of #494942

Tints are created by adding white to the original color, like #6D6D68 and #92928E. This progression shows how #494942. lightens from left to right, creating softer variations of the original color.

Color Blindness Simulation for #494942

These simulations show how people with different types of color blindness might perceive #494942. This information is crucial for designing accessible and inclusive color schemes.

Brands that use #494942

Companies and brands that incorporate #494942 in their visual identity.

#494942 Closest Pantone Colors

These are the closest matching Pantone® colors to #494942. Click on any color to see detailed Pantone color information.

The color #494942 is a grayish yellow with RGB values of 73, 73, 66 and HSL values of 60°, 5%, 27%.

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