Grayish Blue

The color #494D53 is a grayish blue that can be used in various design contexts. This color has RGB values of 73, 77, 83 and HSL values of 216°, 6%, 31%.

Color Values for #494D53

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HEX:
#494D53
RGB:
rgb(73,77,83) Copied!
HSL:
hsl(216,6%,31%) Copied!
CMYK:
cmyk(12%, 7%, 0%, 67%) Copied!

Color Composition of #494D53

This visualization shows the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) composition of the color #494D53. Each bar represents the percentage of that primary color in the final mix.

Red: 28.6%
Green: 30.2%
Blue: 32.5%

Contrast Analysis for #494D53

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 #494D53

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

On Dark Background (Black #000000)

Sample Text in #494D53

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

Complementary Colors for #494D53

The complementary color for #494D53 is #54504A. These colors sit opposite each other on the color wheel and create a striking visual contrast when used together.

Analogous Colors for #494D53

The analogous colors for #494D53 are #4A5354 and #4B4A54. These three colors sit next to each other on the color wheel, creating a natural and harmonious color combination.

Triadic Colors for #494D53

The triadic colors for #494D53 are #544A4E and #4E544A. These three colors are evenly spaced around the color wheel, offering a vibrant and balanced color combination.

Shades of #494D53

These are the darker variations of #494D53. Shades are created by adding black to the original color, like #3A3E42 and #2C2E32. This progression shows how #494D53 darkens from left to right, creating deeper variations of the original color.

Tints of #494D53

Tints are created by adding white to the original color, like #6D7175 and #929498. This progression shows how #494D53. lightens from left to right, creating softer variations of the original color.

Color Blindness Simulation for #494D53

These simulations show how people with different types of color blindness might perceive #494D53. This information is crucial for designing accessible and inclusive color schemes.

Brands that use #494D53

Companies and brands that incorporate #494D53 in their visual identity.

#494D53 Closest Pantone Colors

These are the closest matching Pantone® colors to #494D53. Click on any color to see detailed Pantone color information.

The color #494D53 is a grayish blue with RGB values of 73, 77, 83 and HSL values of 216°, 6%, 31%.

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