#494141 Color Information

Hex color code: #494141

#494141 is a muted red color. In RGB it is (73, 65, 65), and in HSL it is (0°, 6%, 27%). It is typically applied in digital products.

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Color NameDark Slate Gray

HEX

#494141

RGB

73, 65, 65

HSL

0°, 6%, 27%

CMYK

0%, 11%, 11%, 71%

Shades

CSS Usage

color: #494141;
background-color: #494141;
border-color: #494141;
box-shadow: 0 0 10px #494141;
border: 2px solid #494141;

Tailwind Usage

bg-[#494141]
text-[#494141]
border-[#494141]
shadow-[0_0_10px_494141]

Generate Gradient

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Gradient CSS

background: linear-gradient(90deg, #494141, #FF5733);

Preview in UI

Button

.btn-primary { background-color: #494141; color: #FFFFFF; }

Badge

New Feature

.badge { background-color: #494141; 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 #494141; background-color: #49414115; }

Alert / Toast

This is an alert using your color as accent.

.alert { background-color: #49414120; border-left: 4px solid #494141; }

Link / Accent

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

a { color: #494141; }

Related Colors

Complementary

Analogous

Triadic

Split Complementary

Tetradic

Monochromatic

Popular Colors

Common HEX Colors

Color Theory

Relationships based on the position of #494141 in the color wheel.

● Current● Complementary● Triadic● Analogous

RGB, HSL and CMYK Values

RGB

73, 65, 65

Red: 73 / Green: 65 / Blue: 65

HSL

0°, 6%, 27%

Hue: 0° / Saturation: 6% / Lightness: 27%

CMYK

0%, 11%, 11%, 71%

Cyan: 0% / Magenta: 11% / Yellow: 11% / Key: 71%

What color is #494141?

#494141 is a desaturated neutral associated with balance and subtlety.

Color Shades

Complementary Colors

414949

Color Palette

HEX to RGB

Convert #494141 to RGB:

rgb(73, 65, 65)HEX to RGB Converter →

HEX to HSL

Convert #494141 to HSL:

hsl(0, 6%, 27%)RGB to HSL Converter →

HEX to CMYK

Convert #494141 to CMYK:

cmyk(0%, 11%, 11%, 71%)Color Converter →

Color Meaning and Usage

A muted red tone, #494141 has RGB (73, 65, 65) and HSL (0°, 6%, 27%). Known for evoking balance and subtlety, this desaturated neutral is widely used in graphic design. Lighter variations like #FFFFFF create softer gradients.

The complementary color of #494141 is #414949, creating high-contrast pairings. For softer combinations, try analogous colors like #494145.

Use #494141 in CSS: color: #494141 or background-color: #494141. Create palettes with Color Palette Generator or check contrast with Contrast Checker.

Contrast with #494141

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

Contrast Ratio: 2.12:1

WCAG AA: Fail

WCAG AAA: Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #494141?

#494141 is a muted red color - a desaturated neutral that evokes balance and subtlety.

What is the RGB value of #494141?

#494141 in RGB is (73, 65, 65) - 73 red, 65 green, and 65 blue.

How to use #494141 in CSS?

Use #494141 directly in your CSS properties like color or background-color.

What colors go well with #494141?

#414949 (complementary), #494145 (analogous), and #201D1D (lighter shade) work well with #494141.