#494149 Color Information

Hex color code: #494149

A muted magenta shade, #494149 appears as (73, 65, 73) in RGB and (300°, 6%, 27%) in HSL. It is typically applied in digital products.

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Color NameDark Slate Gray

HEX

#494149

RGB

73, 65, 73

HSL

300°, 6%, 27%

CMYK

0%, 11%, 0%, 71%

Shades

CSS Usage

color: #494149;
background-color: #494149;
border-color: #494149;
box-shadow: 0 0 10px #494149;
border: 2px solid #494149;

Tailwind Usage

bg-[#494149]
text-[#494149]
border-[#494149]
shadow-[0_0_10px_494149]

Generate Gradient

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Gradient CSS

background: linear-gradient(90deg, #494149, #FF5733);

Preview in UI

Button

.btn-primary { background-color: #494149; color: #FFFFFF; }

Badge

New Feature

.badge { background-color: #494149; 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 #494149; background-color: #49414915; }

Alert / Toast

This is an alert using your color as accent.

.alert { background-color: #49414920; border-left: 4px solid #494149; }

Link / Accent

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

a { color: #494149; }

Related Colors

Complementary

Analogous

Triadic

Split Complementary

Tetradic

Monochromatic

Popular Colors

Common HEX Colors

Color Theory

Relationships based on the position of #494149 in the color wheel.

● Current● Complementary● Triadic● Analogous

RGB, HSL and CMYK Values

RGB

73, 65, 73

Red: 73 / Green: 65 / Blue: 73

HSL

300°, 6%, 27%

Hue: 300° / Saturation: 6% / Lightness: 27%

CMYK

0%, 11%, 0%, 71%

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

What color is #494149?

#494149 is a desaturated neutral associated with balance and subtlety.

Color Shades

Complementary Colors

414941

Color Palette

HEX to RGB

Convert #494149 to RGB:

rgb(73, 65, 73)HEX to RGB Converter →

HEX to HSL

Convert #494149 to HSL:

hsl(300, 6%, 27%)RGB to HSL Converter →

HEX to CMYK

Convert #494149 to CMYK:

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

Color Meaning and Usage

A muted magenta tone, #494149 has RGB (73, 65, 73) and HSL (300°, 6%, 27%). Known for evoking balance and subtlety, this desaturated neutral is commonly used in modern UI design. Lighter variations like #FFFFFF create softer gradients.

The complementary color of #494149 is #414941, creating high-contrast pairings. For softer combinations, try analogous colors like #454149.

Use #494149 in CSS: color: #494149 or background-color: #494149. Create palettes with Color Palette Generator or check contrast with Contrast Checker.

Contrast with #494149

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

Contrast Ratio: 2.14:1

WCAG AA: Fail

WCAG AAA: Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #494149?

#494149 is a muted magenta color - a desaturated neutral that evokes balance and subtlety.

What is the RGB value of #494149?

#494149 in RGB is (73, 65, 73) - 73 red, 65 green, and 73 blue.

How to use #494149 in CSS?

Use #494149 directly in your CSS properties like color or background-color.

What colors go well with #494149?

#414941 (complementary), #454149 (analogous), and #201D20 (lighter shade) work well with #494149.