#494147 Color Information

Hex color code: #494147

The hex color #494147 is a neutral magenta with RGB values of (73, 65, 71) and HSL of (315°, 6%, 27%). It is commonly used in modern UI design.

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Color NameDark Slate Gray
HEX
#494147
RGB
73, 65, 71
HSL
315°, 6%, 27%
CMYK
0%, 11%, 3%, 71%

Shades

CSS Usage
color: #494147;
background-color: #494147;
border-color: #494147;
box-shadow: 0 0 10px #494147;
border: 2px solid #494147;
Tailwind Usage
bg-[#494147]
text-[#494147]
border-[#494147]
shadow-[0_0_10px_494147]

Generate Gradient

Gradient CSS
background: linear-gradient(90deg, #494147, #FF5733);

Preview in UI

Button

.btn-primary { background-color: #494147; color: #FFFFFF; }

Badge

New Feature
.badge { background-color: #494147; 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 #494147; background-color: #49414715; }

Alert / Toast

This is an alert using your color as accent.
.alert { background-color: #49414720; border-left: 4px solid #494147; }

Link / Accent

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

a { color: #494147; }

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Color Theory

Relationships based on the position of #494147 in the color wheel.

Current Complementary Triadic Analogous

RGB, HSL and CMYK Values

RGB

73, 65, 71

Red: 73 / Green: 65 / Blue: 71

HSL

315°, 6%, 27%

Hue: 315° / Saturation: 6% / Lightness: 27%

CMYK

0%, 11%, 3%, 71%

Cyan: 0% / Magenta: 11% / Yellow: 3% / Key: 71%

What color is #494147?

#494147 is a desaturated neutral associated with balance and subtlety.

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HEX to RGB

Convert #494147 to RGB:

rgb(73, 65, 71)HEX to RGB Converter →

HEX to HSL

Convert #494147 to HSL:

hsl(315, 6%, 27%)RGB to HSL Converter →

HEX to CMYK

Convert #494147 to CMYK:

cmyk(0%, 11%, 3%, 71%)Color Converter →

Color Meaning and Usage

#494147 is a subtle magenta color with RGB values of 73, 65, 71 and HSL of 315°, 6%, 27%. This desaturated neutral evokes balance and subtlety, making it suitable for often used for buttons, highlights, and accents. Lighter variations like #FFFFFF create softer gradients.

The complementary color of #494147 is #414943, creating high-contrast pairings. For softer combinations, try analogous colors like #474149.

Use #494147 in CSS: color: #494147 or background-color: #494147. Create palettes with Color Palette Generator or check contrast with Contrast Checker.

Contrast with #494147

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

Contrast Ratio: 2.13:1
WCAG AA: Fail
WCAG AAA: Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #494147?

#494147 is a subtle magenta color - a desaturated neutral that evokes balance and subtlety.

What is the RGB value of #494147?

#494147 in RGB is (73, 65, 71) - 73 red, 65 green, and 71 blue.

How to use #494147 in CSS?

Use #494147 directly in your CSS properties like color or background-color.

What colors go well with #494147?

#414943 (complementary), #474149 (analogous), and #201D20 (lighter shade) work well with #494147.