Grayish Blue

The color #494960 is a grayish blue that can be used in various design contexts. This color has RGB values of 73, 73, 96 and HSL values of 240°, 14%, 33%.

Color Values for #494960

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HEX:
#494960
RGB:
rgb(73,73,96) Copied!
HSL:
hsl(240,14%,33%) Copied!
CMYK:
cmyk(24%, 24%, 0%, 62%) Copied!

Color Composition of #494960

This visualization shows the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) composition of the color #494960. Each bar represents the percentage of that primary color in the final mix.

Red: 28.6%
Green: 28.6%
Blue: 37.6%

Contrast Analysis for #494960

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 #494960

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

On Dark Background (Black #000000)

Sample Text in #494960

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

Complementary Colors for #494960

The complementary color for #494960 is #606048. These colors sit opposite each other on the color wheel and create a striking visual contrast when used together.

Analogous Colors for #494960

The analogous colors for #494960 are #485460 and #544860. These three colors sit next to each other on the color wheel, creating a natural and harmonious color combination.

Triadic Colors for #494960

The triadic colors for #494960 are #604848 and #486048. These three colors are evenly spaced around the color wheel, offering a vibrant and balanced color combination.

Shades of #494960

These are the darker variations of #494960. Shades are created by adding black to the original color, like #3A3A4D and #2C2C3A. This progression shows how #494960 darkens from left to right, creating deeper variations of the original color.

Tints of #494960

Tints are created by adding white to the original color, like #6D6D80 and #9292A0. This progression shows how #494960. lightens from left to right, creating softer variations of the original color.

Color Blindness Simulation for #494960

These simulations show how people with different types of color blindness might perceive #494960. This information is crucial for designing accessible and inclusive color schemes.

Brands that use #494960

Companies and brands that incorporate #494960 in their visual identity.

#494960 Closest Pantone Colors

These are the closest matching Pantone® colors to #494960. Click on any color to see detailed Pantone color information.

The color #494960 is a grayish blue with RGB values of 73, 73, 96 and HSL values of 240°, 14%, 33%.

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