Grayish Yellow

The color #494B3C is a grayish yellow that can be used in various design contexts. This color has RGB values of 73, 75, 60 and HSL values of 68°, 11%, 26%.

Color Values for #494B3C

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HEX:
#494B3C
RGB:
rgb(73,75,60) Copied!
HSL:
hsl(68,11%,26%) Copied!
CMYK:
cmyk(3%, 0%, 20%, 71%) Copied!

Color Composition of #494B3C

This visualization shows the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) composition of the color #494B3C. Each bar represents the percentage of that primary color in the final mix.

Red: 28.6%
Green: 29.4%
Blue: 23.5%

Contrast Analysis for #494B3C

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 #494B3C

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

On Dark Background (Black #000000)

Sample Text in #494B3C

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

Complementary Colors for #494B3C

The complementary color for #494B3C is #3D3B4A. These colors sit opposite each other on the color wheel and create a striking visual contrast when used together.

Analogous Colors for #494B3C

The analogous colors for #494B3C are #4A443B and #404A3B. These three colors sit next to each other on the color wheel, creating a natural and harmonious color combination.

Triadic Colors for #494B3C

The triadic colors for #494B3C are #3B484A and #4A3B48. These three colors are evenly spaced around the color wheel, offering a vibrant and balanced color combination.

Shades of #494B3C

These are the darker variations of #494B3C. Shades are created by adding black to the original color, like #3A3C30 and #2C2D24. This progression shows how #494B3C darkens from left to right, creating deeper variations of the original color.

Tints of #494B3C

Tints are created by adding white to the original color, like #6D6F63 and #92938A. This progression shows how #494B3C. lightens from left to right, creating softer variations of the original color.

Color Blindness Simulation for #494B3C

These simulations show how people with different types of color blindness might perceive #494B3C. This information is crucial for designing accessible and inclusive color schemes.

Brands that use #494B3C

Companies and brands that incorporate #494B3C in their visual identity.

#494B3C Closest Pantone Colors

These are the closest matching Pantone® colors to #494B3C. Click on any color to see detailed Pantone color information.

The color #494B3C is a grayish yellow with RGB values of 73, 75, 60 and HSL values of 68°, 11%, 26%.

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