Grayish Blue

The color #494B51 is a grayish blue that can be used in various design contexts. This color has RGB values of 73, 75, 81 and HSL values of 225°, 5%, 30%.

Color Values for #494B51

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HEX:
#494B51
RGB:
rgb(73,75,81) Copied!
HSL:
hsl(225,5%,30%) Copied!
CMYK:
cmyk(10%, 7%, 0%, 68%) Copied!

Color Composition of #494B51

This visualization shows the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) composition of the color #494B51. Each bar represents the percentage of that primary color in the final mix.

Red: 28.6%
Green: 29.4%
Blue: 31.8%

Contrast Analysis for #494B51

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 #494B51

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

On Dark Background (Black #000000)

Sample Text in #494B51

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

Complementary Colors for #494B51

The complementary color for #494B51 is #504E49. These colors sit opposite each other on the color wheel and create a striking visual contrast when used together.

Analogous Colors for #494B51

The analogous colors for #494B51 are #494E50 and #4B4950. These three colors sit next to each other on the color wheel, creating a natural and harmonious color combination.

Triadic Colors for #494B51

The triadic colors for #494B51 are #50494B and #4B5049. These three colors are evenly spaced around the color wheel, offering a vibrant and balanced color combination.

Shades of #494B51

These are the darker variations of #494B51. Shades are created by adding black to the original color, like #3A3C41 and #2C2D31. This progression shows how #494B51 darkens from left to right, creating deeper variations of the original color.

Tints of #494B51

Tints are created by adding white to the original color, like #6D6F74 and #929397. This progression shows how #494B51. lightens from left to right, creating softer variations of the original color.

Color Blindness Simulation for #494B51

These simulations show how people with different types of color blindness might perceive #494B51. This information is crucial for designing accessible and inclusive color schemes.

Brands that use #494B51

Companies and brands that incorporate #494B51 in their visual identity.

#494B51 Closest Pantone Colors

These are the closest matching Pantone® colors to #494B51. Click on any color to see detailed Pantone color information.

The color #494B51 is a grayish blue with RGB values of 73, 75, 81 and HSL values of 225°, 5%, 30%.

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