#494341 Color Information

Hex color code: #494341

The hex color #494341 is a understated orange with RGB values of (73, 67, 65) and HSL of (15°, 6%, 27%). It is popular in mobile app design.

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Color NameDark Slate Gray
HEX
#494341
RGB
73, 67, 65
HSL
15°, 6%, 27%
CMYK
0%, 8%, 11%, 71%

Shades

CSS Usage
color: #494341;
background-color: #494341;
border-color: #494341;
box-shadow: 0 0 10px #494341;
border: 2px solid #494341;
Tailwind Usage
bg-[#494341]
text-[#494341]
border-[#494341]
shadow-[0_0_10px_494341]

Generate Gradient

Gradient CSS
background: linear-gradient(90deg, #494341, #FF5733);

Preview in UI

Button

.btn-primary { background-color: #494341; color: #FFFFFF; }

Badge

New Feature
.badge { background-color: #494341; 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 #494341; background-color: #49434115; }

Alert / Toast

This is an alert using your color as accent.
.alert { background-color: #49434120; border-left: 4px solid #494341; }

Link / Accent

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

a { color: #494341; }

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Color Theory

Relationships based on the position of #494341 in the color wheel.

Current Complementary Triadic Analogous

RGB, HSL and CMYK Values

RGB

73, 67, 65

Red: 73 / Green: 67 / Blue: 65

HSL

15°, 6%, 27%

Hue: 15° / Saturation: 6% / Lightness: 27%

CMYK

0%, 8%, 11%, 71%

Cyan: 0% / Magenta: 8% / Yellow: 11% / Key: 71%

What color is #494341?

#494341 is a desaturated neutral associated with balance and subtlety.

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Color Palette

HEX to RGB

Convert #494341 to RGB:

rgb(73, 67, 65)HEX to RGB Converter →

HEX to HSL

Convert #494341 to HSL:

hsl(15, 6%, 27%)RGB to HSL Converter →

HEX to CMYK

Convert #494341 to CMYK:

cmyk(0%, 8%, 11%, 71%)Color Converter →

Color Meaning and Usage

#494341 is a neutral orange color with RGB values of 73, 67, 65 and HSL of 15°, 6%, 27%. This desaturated neutral evokes balance and subtlety, making it suitable for commonly used in modern UI design. Lighter variations like #FFFFFF create softer gradients.

The complementary color of #494341 is #414749, creating high-contrast pairings. For softer combinations, try analogous colors like #494143.

Use #494341 in CSS: color: #494341 or background-color: #494341. Create palettes with Color Palette Generator or check contrast with Contrast Checker.

Contrast with #494341

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

Contrast Ratio: 2.16:1
WCAG AA: Fail
WCAG AAA: Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #494341?

#494341 is a neutral orange color - a desaturated neutral that evokes balance and subtlety.

What is the RGB value of #494341?

#494341 in RGB is (73, 67, 65) - 73 red, 67 green, and 65 blue.

How to use #494341 in CSS?

Use #494341 directly in your CSS properties like color or background-color.

What colors go well with #494341?

#414749 (complementary), #494143 (analogous), and #201E1D (lighter shade) work well with #494341.