#494236 Color Information

Hex color code: #494236

The hex color #494236 is a neutral orange with RGB values of (73, 66, 54) and HSL of (38°, 15%, 25%). It is commonly used in modern UI design.

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Color NameDark Slate Gray

HEX

#494236

RGB

73, 66, 54

HSL

38°, 15%, 25%

CMYK

0%, 10%, 26%, 71%

Shades

CSS Usage

color: #494236;
background-color: #494236;
border-color: #494236;
box-shadow: 0 0 10px #494236;
border: 2px solid #494236;

Tailwind Usage

bg-[#494236]
text-[#494236]
border-[#494236]
shadow-[0_0_10px_494236]

Generate Gradient

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Gradient CSS

background: linear-gradient(90deg, #494236, #FF5733);

Preview in UI

Button

.btn-primary { background-color: #494236; color: #FFFFFF; }

Badge

New Feature

.badge { background-color: #494236; 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 #494236; background-color: #49423615; }

Alert / Toast

This is an alert using your color as accent.

.alert { background-color: #49423620; border-left: 4px solid #494236; }

Link / Accent

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

a { color: #494236; }

Related Colors

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Analogous

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Color Theory

Relationships based on the position of #494236 in the color wheel.

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RGB, HSL and CMYK Values

RGB

73, 66, 54

Red: 73 / Green: 66 / Blue: 54

HSL

38°, 15%, 25%

Hue: 38° / Saturation: 15% / Lightness: 25%

CMYK

0%, 10%, 26%, 71%

Cyan: 0% / Magenta: 10% / Yellow: 26% / Key: 71%

What color is #494236?

#494236 is a orange-yellow hue associated with optimism and creativity.

Color Shades

Complementary Colors

363D49

Color Palette

HEX to RGB

Convert #494236 to RGB:

rgb(73, 66, 54)HEX to RGB Converter →

HEX to HSL

Convert #494236 to HSL:

hsl(38, 15%, 25%)RGB to HSL Converter →

HEX to CMYK

Convert #494236 to CMYK:

cmyk(0%, 10%, 26%, 71%)Color Converter →

Color Meaning and Usage

A subtle orange tone, #494236 has RGB (73, 66, 54) and HSL (38°, 15%, 25%). Known for evoking optimism and creativity, this orange-yellow hue is often used for branding and logos. Lighter variations like #FFFFFF create softer gradients.

The complementary color of #494236 is #363D49, creating high-contrast pairings. For softer combinations, try analogous colors like #493936.

Use #494236 in CSS: color: #494236 or background-color: #494236. Create palettes with Color Palette Generator or check contrast with Contrast Checker.

Contrast with #494236

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 #494236?

#494236 is a subtle orange color - a orange-yellow hue that evokes optimism and creativity.

What is the RGB value of #494236?

#494236 in RGB is (73, 66, 54) - 73 red, 66 green, and 54 blue.

How to use #494236 in CSS?

Use #494236 directly in your CSS properties like color or background-color.

What colors go well with #494236?

#363D49 (complementary), #493936 (analogous), and #1D1B16 (lighter shade) work well with #494236.