Grayish Cyan

The color #496161 is a grayish cyan that can be used in various design contexts. This color has RGB values of 73, 97, 97 and HSL values of 180°, 14%, 33%.

Color Values for #496161

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HEX:
#496161
RGB:
rgb(73,97,97)
HSL:
hsl(180,14%,33%)
CMYK:
cmyk(25%, 0%, 0%, 62%)

Color Composition of #496161

This visualization shows the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) composition of the color #496161. Each bar represents the percentage of that primary color in the final mix.

Red: 28.6%
Green: 38%
Blue: 38%

Contrast Analysis for #496161

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 #496161

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

On Dark Background (Black #000000)

Sample Text in #496161

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

Complementary Colors for #496161

The complementary color for #496161 is #604848. These colors sit opposite each other on the color wheel and create a striking visual contrast when used together.

Analogous Colors for #496161

The analogous colors for #496161 are #486054 and #485460. These three colors sit next to each other on the color wheel, creating a natural and harmonious color combination.

Triadic Colors for #496161

The triadic colors for #496161 are #604860 and #606048. These three colors are evenly spaced around the color wheel, offering a vibrant and balanced color combination.

Shades of #496161

These are the darker variations of #496161. Shades are created by adding black to the original color, like #3A4E4E and #2C3A3A. This progression shows how #496161 darkens from left to right, creating deeper variations of the original color.

Tints of #496161

Tints are created by adding white to the original color, like #6D8181 and #92A0A0. This progression shows how #496161. lightens from left to right, creating softer variations of the original color.

Color Blindness Simulation for #496161

These simulations show how people with different types of color blindness might perceive #496161. This information is crucial for designing accessible and inclusive color schemes.

Brands that use #496161

Companies and brands that incorporate #496161 in their visual identity.

#496161 Closest Pantone Colors

These are the closest matching Pantone® colors to #496161. Click on any color to see detailed Pantone color information.

The color #496161 is a grayish cyan with RGB values of 73, 97, 97 and HSL values of 180°, 14%, 33%.

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