Grayish Yellow

The color #494F40 is a grayish yellow that can be used in various design contexts. This color has RGB values of 73, 79, 64 and HSL values of 84°, 10%, 28%.

Color Values for #494F40

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HEX:
#494F40
RGB:
rgb(73,79,64) Copied!
HSL:
hsl(84,10%,28%) Copied!
CMYK:
cmyk(8%, 0%, 19%, 69%) Copied!

Color Composition of #494F40

This visualization shows the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) composition of the color #494F40. Each bar represents the percentage of that primary color in the final mix.

Red: 28.6%
Green: 31%
Blue: 25.1%

Contrast Analysis for #494F40

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 #494F40

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

On Dark Background (Black #000000)

Sample Text in #494F40

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

Complementary Colors for #494F40

The complementary color for #494F40 is #46404F. These colors sit opposite each other on the color wheel and create a striking visual contrast when used together.

Analogous Colors for #494F40

The analogous colors for #494F40 are #4F4D40 and #424F40. These three colors sit next to each other on the color wheel, creating a natural and harmonious color combination.

Triadic Colors for #494F40

The triadic colors for #494F40 are #40494F and #4F4049. These three colors are evenly spaced around the color wheel, offering a vibrant and balanced color combination.

Shades of #494F40

These are the darker variations of #494F40. Shades are created by adding black to the original color, like #3A3F33 and #2C2F26. This progression shows how #494F40 darkens from left to right, creating deeper variations of the original color.

Tints of #494F40

Tints are created by adding white to the original color, like #6D7266 and #92958C. This progression shows how #494F40. lightens from left to right, creating softer variations of the original color.

Color Blindness Simulation for #494F40

These simulations show how people with different types of color blindness might perceive #494F40. This information is crucial for designing accessible and inclusive color schemes.

Brands that use #494F40

Companies and brands that incorporate #494F40 in their visual identity.

#494F40 Closest Pantone Colors

These are the closest matching Pantone® colors to #494F40. Click on any color to see detailed Pantone color information.

The color #494F40 is a grayish yellow with RGB values of 73, 79, 64 and HSL values of 84°, 10%, 28%.

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