Grayish Yellow

The color #494C3B is a grayish yellow that can be used in various design contexts. This color has RGB values of 73, 76, 59 and HSL values of 71°, 13%, 26%.

Color Values for #494C3B

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HEX:
#494C3B
RGB:
rgb(73,76,59)
HSL:
hsl(71,13%,26%)
CMYK:
cmyk(4%, 0%, 22%, 70%)

Color Composition of #494C3B

This visualization shows the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) composition of the color #494C3B. Each bar represents the percentage of that primary color in the final mix.

Red: 28.6%
Green: 29.8%
Blue: 23.1%

Contrast Analysis for #494C3B

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 #494C3B

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

On Dark Background (Black #000000)

Sample Text in #494C3B

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

Complementary Colors for #494C3B

The complementary color for #494C3B is #3D3A4B. These colors sit opposite each other on the color wheel and create a striking visual contrast when used together.

Analogous Colors for #494C3B

The analogous colors for #494C3B are #4B453A and #3F4B3A. These three colors sit next to each other on the color wheel, creating a natural and harmonious color combination.

Triadic Colors for #494C3B

The triadic colors for #494C3B are #3A484B and #4B3A48. These three colors are evenly spaced around the color wheel, offering a vibrant and balanced color combination.

Shades of #494C3B

These are the darker variations of #494C3B. Shades are created by adding black to the original color, like #3A3D2F and #2C2E23. This progression shows how #494C3B darkens from left to right, creating deeper variations of the original color.

Tints of #494C3B

Tints are created by adding white to the original color, like #6D7062 and #929489. This progression shows how #494C3B. lightens from left to right, creating softer variations of the original color.

Color Blindness Simulation for #494C3B

These simulations show how people with different types of color blindness might perceive #494C3B. This information is crucial for designing accessible and inclusive color schemes.

Brands that use #494C3B

Companies and brands that incorporate #494C3B in their visual identity.

#494C3B Closest Pantone Colors

These are the closest matching Pantone® colors to #494C3B. Click on any color to see detailed Pantone color information.

The color #494C3B is a grayish yellow with RGB values of 73, 76, 59 and HSL values of 71°, 13%, 26%.

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