Grayish Blue

The color #494A56 is a grayish blue that can be used in various design contexts. This color has RGB values of 73, 74, 86 and HSL values of 235°, 8%, 31%.

Color Values for #494A56

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HEX:
#494A56
RGB:
rgb(73,74,86) Copied!
HSL:
hsl(235,8%,31%) Copied!
CMYK:
cmyk(15%, 14%, 0%, 66%) Copied!

Color Composition of #494A56

This visualization shows the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) composition of the color #494A56. Each bar represents the percentage of that primary color in the final mix.

Red: 28.6%
Green: 29%
Blue: 33.7%

Contrast Analysis for #494A56

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 #494A56

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

On Dark Background (Black #000000)

Sample Text in #494A56

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

Complementary Colors for #494A56

The complementary color for #494A56 is #555449. These colors sit opposite each other on the color wheel and create a striking visual contrast when used together.

Analogous Colors for #494A56

The analogous colors for #494A56 are #495055 and #4E4955. These three colors sit next to each other on the color wheel, creating a natural and harmonious color combination.

Triadic Colors for #494A56

The triadic colors for #494A56 are #55494A and #4A5549. These three colors are evenly spaced around the color wheel, offering a vibrant and balanced color combination.

Shades of #494A56

These are the darker variations of #494A56. Shades are created by adding black to the original color, like #3A3B45 and #2C2C34. This progression shows how #494A56 darkens from left to right, creating deeper variations of the original color.

Tints of #494A56

Tints are created by adding white to the original color, like #6D6E78 and #92929A. This progression shows how #494A56. lightens from left to right, creating softer variations of the original color.

Color Blindness Simulation for #494A56

These simulations show how people with different types of color blindness might perceive #494A56. This information is crucial for designing accessible and inclusive color schemes.

Brands that use #494A56

Companies and brands that incorporate #494A56 in their visual identity.

#494A56 Closest Pantone Colors

These are the closest matching Pantone® colors to #494A56. Click on any color to see detailed Pantone color information.

The color #494A56 is a grayish blue with RGB values of 73, 74, 86 and HSL values of 235°, 8%, 31%.

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