Grayish Blue

The color #494A66 is a grayish blue that can be used in various design contexts. This color has RGB values of 73, 74, 102 and HSL values of 238°, 17%, 34%.

Color Values for #494A66

Below are the different color format representations for #494A66. You can click any value to copy it to your clipboard.

HEX:
#494A66
RGB:
rgb(73,74,102) Copied!
HSL:
hsl(238,17%,34%) Copied!
CMYK:
cmyk(28%, 27%, 0%, 60%) Copied!

Color Composition of #494A66

This visualization shows the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) composition of the color #494A66. Each bar represents the percentage of that primary color in the final mix.

Red: 28.6%
Green: 29%
Blue: 40%

Contrast Analysis for #494A66

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 #494A66

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

On Dark Background (Black #000000)

Sample Text in #494A66

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

Complementary Colors for #494A66

The complementary color for #494A66 is #656448. These colors sit opposite each other on the color wheel and create a striking visual contrast when used together.

Analogous Colors for #494A66

The analogous colors for #494A66 are #485865 and #564865. These three colors sit next to each other on the color wheel, creating a natural and harmonious color combination.

Triadic Colors for #494A66

The triadic colors for #494A66 are #654849 and #496548. These three colors are evenly spaced around the color wheel, offering a vibrant and balanced color combination.

Shades of #494A66

These are the darker variations of #494A66. Shades are created by adding black to the original color, like #3A3B52 and #2C2C3D. This progression shows how #494A66 darkens from left to right, creating deeper variations of the original color.

Tints of #494A66

Tints are created by adding white to the original color, like #6D6E85 and #9292A3. This progression shows how #494A66. lightens from left to right, creating softer variations of the original color.

Color Blindness Simulation for #494A66

These simulations show how people with different types of color blindness might perceive #494A66. This information is crucial for designing accessible and inclusive color schemes.

Brands that use #494A66

Companies and brands that incorporate #494A66 in their visual identity.

#494A66 Closest Pantone Colors

These are the closest matching Pantone® colors to #494A66. Click on any color to see detailed Pantone color information.

The color #494A66 is a grayish blue with RGB values of 73, 74, 102 and HSL values of 238°, 17%, 34%.

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