Grayish Blue

The color #494953 is a grayish blue that can be used in various design contexts. This color has RGB values of 73, 73, 83 and HSL values of 240°, 6%, 31%.

Color Values for #494953

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HEX:
#494953
RGB:
rgb(73,73,83) Copied!
HSL:
hsl(240,6%,31%) Copied!
CMYK:
cmyk(12%, 12%, 0%, 67%) Copied!

Color Composition of #494953

This visualization shows the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) composition of the color #494953. Each bar represents the percentage of that primary color in the final mix.

Red: 28.6%
Green: 28.6%
Blue: 32.5%

Contrast Analysis for #494953

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 #494953

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

On Dark Background (Black #000000)

Sample Text in #494953

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

Complementary Colors for #494953

The complementary color for #494953 is #54544A. These colors sit opposite each other on the color wheel and create a striking visual contrast when used together.

Analogous Colors for #494953

The analogous colors for #494953 are #4A4F54 and #4F4A54. These three colors sit next to each other on the color wheel, creating a natural and harmonious color combination.

Triadic Colors for #494953

The triadic colors for #494953 are #544A4A and #4A544A. These three colors are evenly spaced around the color wheel, offering a vibrant and balanced color combination.

Shades of #494953

These are the darker variations of #494953. Shades are created by adding black to the original color, like #3A3A42 and #2C2C32. This progression shows how #494953 darkens from left to right, creating deeper variations of the original color.

Tints of #494953

Tints are created by adding white to the original color, like #6D6D75 and #929298. This progression shows how #494953. lightens from left to right, creating softer variations of the original color.

Color Blindness Simulation for #494953

These simulations show how people with different types of color blindness might perceive #494953. This information is crucial for designing accessible and inclusive color schemes.

Brands that use #494953

Companies and brands that incorporate #494953 in their visual identity.

#494953 Closest Pantone Colors

These are the closest matching Pantone® colors to #494953. Click on any color to see detailed Pantone color information.

The color #494953 is a grayish blue with RGB values of 73, 73, 83 and HSL values of 240°, 6%, 31%.

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