Grayish Blue

The color #494957 is a grayish blue that can be used in various design contexts. This color has RGB values of 73, 73, 87 and HSL values of 240°, 9%, 31%.

Color Values for #494957

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HEX:
#494957
RGB:
rgb(73,73,87) Copied!
HSL:
hsl(240,9%,31%) Copied!
CMYK:
cmyk(16%, 16%, 0%, 66%) Copied!

Color Composition of #494957

This visualization shows the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) composition of the color #494957. Each bar represents the percentage of that primary color in the final mix.

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

Contrast Analysis for #494957

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 #494957

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

On Dark Background (Black #000000)

Sample Text in #494957

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

Complementary Colors for #494957

The complementary color for #494957 is #565648. These colors sit opposite each other on the color wheel and create a striking visual contrast when used together.

Analogous Colors for #494957

The analogous colors for #494957 are #484F56 and #4F4856. These three colors sit next to each other on the color wheel, creating a natural and harmonious color combination.

Triadic Colors for #494957

The triadic colors for #494957 are #564848 and #485648. These three colors are evenly spaced around the color wheel, offering a vibrant and balanced color combination.

Shades of #494957

These are the darker variations of #494957. Shades are created by adding black to the original color, like #3A3A46 and #2C2C34. This progression shows how #494957 darkens from left to right, creating deeper variations of the original color.

Tints of #494957

Tints are created by adding white to the original color, like #6D6D79 and #92929A. This progression shows how #494957. lightens from left to right, creating softer variations of the original color.

Color Blindness Simulation for #494957

These simulations show how people with different types of color blindness might perceive #494957. This information is crucial for designing accessible and inclusive color schemes.

Brands that use #494957

Companies and brands that incorporate #494957 in their visual identity.

#494957 Closest Pantone Colors

These are the closest matching Pantone® colors to #494957. Click on any color to see detailed Pantone color information.

The color #494957 is a grayish blue with RGB values of 73, 73, 87 and HSL values of 240°, 9%, 31%.

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