Grayish Blue

The color #494C55 is a grayish blue that can be used in various design contexts. This color has RGB values of 73, 76, 85 and HSL values of 225°, 8%, 31%.

Color Values for #494C55

Below are the different color format representations for #494C55. You can click any value to copy it to your clipboard.

HEX:
#494C55
RGB:
rgb(73,76,85)
HSL:
hsl(225,8%,31%)
CMYK:
cmyk(14%, 11%, 0%, 67%)

Color Composition of #494C55

This visualization shows the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) composition of the color #494C55. Each bar represents the percentage of that primary color in the final mix.

Red: 28.6%
Green: 29.8%
Blue: 33.3%

Contrast Analysis for #494C55

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 #494C55

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

On Dark Background (Black #000000)

Sample Text in #494C55

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

Complementary Colors for #494C55

The complementary color for #494C55 is #555249. These colors sit opposite each other on the color wheel and create a striking visual contrast when used together.

Analogous Colors for #494C55

The analogous colors for #494C55 are #495255 and #4C4955. These three colors sit next to each other on the color wheel, creating a natural and harmonious color combination.

Triadic Colors for #494C55

The triadic colors for #494C55 are #55494C and #4C5549. These three colors are evenly spaced around the color wheel, offering a vibrant and balanced color combination.

Shades of #494C55

These are the darker variations of #494C55. Shades are created by adding black to the original color, like #3A3D44 and #2C2E33. This progression shows how #494C55 darkens from left to right, creating deeper variations of the original color.

Tints of #494C55

Tints are created by adding white to the original color, like #6D7077 and #929499. This progression shows how #494C55. lightens from left to right, creating softer variations of the original color.

Color Blindness Simulation for #494C55

These simulations show how people with different types of color blindness might perceive #494C55. This information is crucial for designing accessible and inclusive color schemes.

Brands that use #494C55

Companies and brands that incorporate #494C55 in their visual identity.

#494C55 Closest Pantone Colors

These are the closest matching Pantone® colors to #494C55. Click on any color to see detailed Pantone color information.

The color #494C55 is a grayish blue with RGB values of 73, 76, 85 and HSL values of 225°, 8%, 31%.

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