#494241 Color Information

Hex color code: #494241

#494241 is a balanced red color. In RGB it is (73, 66, 65), and in HSL it is (8°, 6%, 27%). It is often used for branding and logos.

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Color NameDark Slate Gray

HEX

#494241

RGB

73, 66, 65

HSL

8°, 6%, 27%

CMYK

0%, 10%, 11%, 71%

Shades

CSS Usage

color: #494241;
background-color: #494241;
border-color: #494241;
box-shadow: 0 0 10px #494241;
border: 2px solid #494241;

Tailwind Usage

bg-[#494241]
text-[#494241]
border-[#494241]
shadow-[0_0_10px_494241]

Generate Gradient

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Gradient CSS

background: linear-gradient(90deg, #494241, #FF5733);

Preview in UI

Button

.btn-primary { background-color: #494241; color: #FFFFFF; }

Badge

New Feature

.badge { background-color: #494241; 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 #494241; background-color: #49424115; }

Alert / Toast

This is an alert using your color as accent.

.alert { background-color: #49424120; border-left: 4px solid #494241; }

Link / Accent

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

a { color: #494241; }

Related Colors

Complementary

Analogous

Triadic

Split Complementary

Tetradic

Monochromatic

Popular Colors

Common HEX Colors

Color Theory

Relationships based on the position of #494241 in the color wheel.

● Current● Complementary● Triadic● Analogous

RGB, HSL and CMYK Values

RGB

73, 66, 65

Red: 73 / Green: 66 / Blue: 65

HSL

8°, 6%, 27%

Hue: 8° / Saturation: 6% / Lightness: 27%

CMYK

0%, 10%, 11%, 71%

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

What color is #494241?

#494241 is a desaturated neutral associated with balance and subtlety.

Color Shades

Complementary Colors

414849

Color Palette

HEX to RGB

Convert #494241 to RGB:

rgb(73, 66, 65)HEX to RGB Converter →

HEX to HSL

Convert #494241 to HSL:

hsl(8, 6%, 27%)RGB to HSL Converter →

HEX to CMYK

Convert #494241 to CMYK:

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

Color Meaning and Usage

#494241 is a muted red color with RGB values of 73, 66, 65 and HSL of 8°, 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 #494241 is #414849, creating high-contrast pairings. For softer combinations, try analogous colors like #494144.

Use #494241 in CSS: color: #494241 or background-color: #494241. Create palettes with Color Palette Generator or check contrast with Contrast Checker.

Contrast with #494241

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 #494241?

#494241 is a muted red color - a desaturated neutral that evokes balance and subtlety.

What is the RGB value of #494241?

#494241 in RGB is (73, 66, 65) - 73 red, 66 green, and 65 blue.

How to use #494241 in CSS?

Use #494241 directly in your CSS properties like color or background-color.

What colors go well with #494241?

#414849 (complementary), #494144 (analogous), and #201D1D (lighter shade) work well with #494241.