#494351 Color Information

Hex color code: #494351

A subtle purple shade, #494351 appears as (73, 67, 81) in RGB and (266°, 9%, 29%) in HSL. It is often used for branding and logos.

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Color NameDark Slate Gray

HEX

#494351

RGB

73, 67, 81

HSL

266°, 9%, 29%

CMYK

10%, 17%, 0%, 68%

Shades

CSS Usage

color: #494351;
background-color: #494351;
border-color: #494351;
box-shadow: 0 0 10px #494351;
border: 2px solid #494351;

Tailwind Usage

bg-[#494351]
text-[#494351]
border-[#494351]
shadow-[0_0_10px_494351]

Generate Gradient

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Gradient CSS

background: linear-gradient(90deg, #494351, #FF5733);

Preview in UI

Button

.btn-primary { background-color: #494351; color: #FFFFFF; }

Badge

New Feature

.badge { background-color: #494351; 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 #494351; background-color: #49435115; }

Alert / Toast

This is an alert using your color as accent.

.alert { background-color: #49435120; border-left: 4px solid #494351; }

Link / Accent

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

a { color: #494351; }

Related Colors

Complementary

Analogous

Triadic

Split Complementary

Tetradic

Monochromatic

Popular Colors

Common HEX Colors

Color Theory

Relationships based on the position of #494351 in the color wheel.

● Current● Complementary● Triadic● Analogous

RGB, HSL and CMYK Values

RGB

73, 67, 81

Red: 73 / Green: 67 / Blue: 81

HSL

266°, 9%, 29%

Hue: 266° / Saturation: 9% / Lightness: 29%

CMYK

10%, 17%, 0%, 68%

Cyan: 10% / Magenta: 17% / Yellow: 0% / Key: 68%

What color is #494351?

#494351 is a desaturated neutral associated with balance and subtlety.

Color Shades

Complementary Colors

4B5143

Color Palette

HEX to RGB

Convert #494351 to RGB:

rgb(73, 67, 81)HEX to RGB Converter →

HEX to HSL

Convert #494351 to HSL:

hsl(266, 9%, 29%)RGB to HSL Converter →

HEX to CMYK

Convert #494351 to CMYK:

cmyk(10%, 17%, 0%, 68%)Color Converter →

Color Meaning and Usage

A balanced purple tone, #494351 has RGB (73, 67, 81) and HSL (266°, 9%, 29%). Known for evoking balance and subtlety, this desaturated neutral is widely used in graphic design. Lighter variations like #FFFFFF create softer gradients.

The complementary color of #494351 is #4B5143, creating high-contrast pairings. For softer combinations, try analogous colors like #434451.

Use #494351 in CSS: color: #494351 or background-color: #494351. Create palettes with Color Palette Generator or check contrast with Contrast Checker.

Contrast with #494351

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

Contrast Ratio: 2.20:1

WCAG AA: Fail

WCAG AAA: Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #494351?

#494351 is a balanced purple color - a desaturated neutral that evokes balance and subtlety.

What is the RGB value of #494351?

#494351 in RGB is (73, 67, 81) - 73 red, 67 green, and 81 blue.

How to use #494351 in CSS?

Use #494351 directly in your CSS properties like color or background-color.

What colors go well with #494351?

#4B5143 (complementary), #434451 (analogous), and #232027 (lighter shade) work well with #494351.