#494142 Color Information

Hex color code: #494142

#494142 is a balanced red color. In RGB it is (73, 65, 66), and in HSL it is (352°, 6%, 27%). It is often used for branding and logos.

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Color NameDark Slate Gray

HEX

#494142

RGB

73, 65, 66

HSL

352°, 6%, 27%

CMYK

0%, 11%, 10%, 71%

Shades

CSS Usage

color: #494142;
background-color: #494142;
border-color: #494142;
box-shadow: 0 0 10px #494142;
border: 2px solid #494142;

Tailwind Usage

bg-[#494142]
text-[#494142]
border-[#494142]
shadow-[0_0_10px_494142]

Generate Gradient

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Gradient CSS

background: linear-gradient(90deg, #494142, #FF5733);

Preview in UI

Button

.btn-primary { background-color: #494142; color: #FFFFFF; }

Badge

New Feature

.badge { background-color: #494142; 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 #494142; background-color: #49414215; }

Alert / Toast

This is an alert using your color as accent.

.alert { background-color: #49414220; border-left: 4px solid #494142; }

Link / Accent

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

a { color: #494142; }

Related Colors

Complementary

Analogous

Triadic

Split Complementary

Tetradic

Monochromatic

Popular Colors

Common HEX Colors

Color Theory

Relationships based on the position of #494142 in the color wheel.

● Current● Complementary● Triadic● Analogous

RGB, HSL and CMYK Values

RGB

73, 65, 66

Red: 73 / Green: 65 / Blue: 66

HSL

352°, 6%, 27%

Hue: 352° / Saturation: 6% / Lightness: 27%

CMYK

0%, 11%, 10%, 71%

Cyan: 0% / Magenta: 11% / Yellow: 10% / Key: 71%

What color is #494142?

#494142 is a desaturated neutral associated with balance and subtlety.

Color Shades

Complementary Colors

414948

Color Palette

HEX to RGB

Convert #494142 to RGB:

rgb(73, 65, 66)HEX to RGB Converter →

HEX to HSL

Convert #494142 to HSL:

hsl(352, 6%, 27%)RGB to HSL Converter →

HEX to CMYK

Convert #494142 to CMYK:

cmyk(0%, 11%, 10%, 71%)Color Converter →

Color Meaning and Usage

#494142 is a balanced red color with RGB values of 73, 65, 66 and HSL of 352°, 6%, 27%. This desaturated neutral evokes balance and subtlety, making it suitable for frequently seen in web interfaces. Lighter variations like #FFFFFF create softer gradients.

The complementary color of #494142 is #414948, creating high-contrast pairings. For softer combinations, try analogous colors like #494146.

Use #494142 in CSS: color: #494142 or background-color: #494142. Create palettes with Color Palette Generator or check contrast with Contrast Checker.

Contrast with #494142

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 #494142?

#494142 is a balanced red color - a desaturated neutral that evokes balance and subtlety.

What is the RGB value of #494142?

#494142 in RGB is (73, 65, 66) - 73 red, 65 green, and 66 blue.

How to use #494142 in CSS?

Use #494142 directly in your CSS properties like color or background-color.

What colors go well with #494142?

#414948 (complementary), #494146 (analogous), and #201D1D (lighter shade) work well with #494142.