#494037 Color Information

Hex color code: #494037

A subtle orange shade, #494037 appears as (73, 64, 55) in RGB and (30°, 14%, 25%) in HSL. It is often used for branding and logos.

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Color NameDark Slate Gray

HEX

#494037

RGB

73, 64, 55

HSL

30°, 14%, 25%

CMYK

0%, 12%, 25%, 71%

Shades

CSS Usage

color: #494037;
background-color: #494037;
border-color: #494037;
box-shadow: 0 0 10px #494037;
border: 2px solid #494037;

Tailwind Usage

bg-[#494037]
text-[#494037]
border-[#494037]
shadow-[0_0_10px_494037]

Generate Gradient

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Gradient CSS

background: linear-gradient(90deg, #494037, #FF5733);

Preview in UI

Button

.btn-primary { background-color: #494037; color: #FFFFFF; }

Badge

New Feature

.badge { background-color: #494037; color: #FFFFFF; }

Text Highlight

The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog. highlighted text example shows how the color looks as a text highlight.

Card

Card Title

This card uses your color as a border accent.

.card-accent { border: 2px solid #494037; background-color: #49403715; }

Alert / Toast

This is an alert using your color as accent.

.alert { background-color: #49403720; border-left: 4px solid #494037; }

Link / Accent

This is a paragraph with a link using your color. The color can be applied to interactive elements.

a { color: #494037; }

Related Colors

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Analogous

Triadic

Split Complementary

Tetradic

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Popular Colors

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Color Theory

Relationships based on the position of #494037 in the color wheel.

● Current● Complementary● Triadic● Analogous

RGB, HSL and CMYK Values

RGB

73, 64, 55

Red: 73 / Green: 64 / Blue: 55

HSL

30°, 14%, 25%

Hue: 30° / Saturation: 14% / Lightness: 25%

CMYK

0%, 12%, 25%, 71%

Cyan: 0% / Magenta: 12% / Yellow: 25% / Key: 71%

What color is #494037?

#494037 is a desaturated neutral associated with balance and subtlety.

Color Shades

Complementary Colors

374049

Color Palette

HEX to RGB

Convert #494037 to RGB:

rgb(73, 64, 55)HEX to RGB Converter →

HEX to HSL

Convert #494037 to HSL:

hsl(30, 14%, 25%)RGB to HSL Converter →

HEX to CMYK

Convert #494037 to CMYK:

cmyk(0%, 12%, 25%, 71%)Color Converter →

Color Meaning and Usage

A muted orange tone, #494037 has RGB (73, 64, 55) and HSL (30°, 14%, 25%). Known for evoking balance and subtlety, this desaturated neutral is often used for buttons, highlights, and accents. Lighter variations like #FFFFFF create softer gradients.

The complementary color of #494037 is #374049, creating high-contrast pairings. For softer combinations, try analogous colors like #493737.

Use #494037 in CSS: color: #494037 or background-color: #494037. Create palettes with Color Palette Generator or check contrast with Contrast Checker.

Contrast with #494037

Sample text on this color - The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog.

Contrast Ratio: 2.07:1

WCAG AA: Fail

WCAG AAA: Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #494037?

#494037 is a muted orange color - a desaturated neutral that evokes balance and subtlety.

What is the RGB value of #494037?

#494037 in RGB is (73, 64, 55) - 73 red, 64 green, and 55 blue.

How to use #494037 in CSS?

Use #494037 directly in your CSS properties like color or background-color.

What colors go well with #494037?

#374049 (complementary), #493737 (analogous), and #1D1A16 (lighter shade) work well with #494037.