Grayish Yellow

The color #494E42 is a grayish yellow that can be used in various design contexts. This color has RGB values of 73, 78, 66 and HSL values of 85°, 8%, 28%.

Color Values for #494E42

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HEX:
#494E42
RGB:
rgb(73,78,66) Copied!
HSL:
hsl(85,8%,28%) Copied!
CMYK:
cmyk(6%, 0%, 15%, 69%) Copied!

Color Composition of #494E42

This visualization shows the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) composition of the color #494E42. Each bar represents the percentage of that primary color in the final mix.

Red: 28.6%
Green: 30.6%
Blue: 25.9%

Contrast Analysis for #494E42

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 #494E42

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

On Dark Background (Black #000000)

Sample Text in #494E42

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

Complementary Colors for #494E42

The complementary color for #494E42 is #46424D. These colors sit opposite each other on the color wheel and create a striking visual contrast when used together.

Analogous Colors for #494E42

The analogous colors for #494E42 are #4D4C42 and #434D42. These three colors sit next to each other on the color wheel, creating a natural and harmonious color combination.

Triadic Colors for #494E42

The triadic colors for #494E42 are #42484D and #4D4248. These three colors are evenly spaced around the color wheel, offering a vibrant and balanced color combination.

Shades of #494E42

These are the darker variations of #494E42. Shades are created by adding black to the original color, like #3A3E35 and #2C2F28. This progression shows how #494E42 darkens from left to right, creating deeper variations of the original color.

Tints of #494E42

Tints are created by adding white to the original color, like #6D7168 and #92958E. This progression shows how #494E42. lightens from left to right, creating softer variations of the original color.

Color Blindness Simulation for #494E42

These simulations show how people with different types of color blindness might perceive #494E42. This information is crucial for designing accessible and inclusive color schemes.

Brands that use #494E42

Companies and brands that incorporate #494E42 in their visual identity.

#494E42 Closest Pantone Colors

These are the closest matching Pantone® colors to #494E42. Click on any color to see detailed Pantone color information.

The color #494E42 is a grayish yellow with RGB values of 73, 78, 66 and HSL values of 85°, 8%, 28%.

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