#494554 Color Information

Hex color code: #494554

The hex color #494554 is a subtle purple with RGB values of (73, 69, 84) and HSL of (256°, 10%, 30%). It is often used for branding and logos.

Try:
Color NameDark Slate Gray
HEX
#494554
RGB
73, 69, 84
HSL
256°, 10%, 30%
CMYK
13%, 18%, 0%, 67%

Shades

CSS Usage
color: #494554;
background-color: #494554;
border-color: #494554;
box-shadow: 0 0 10px #494554;
border: 2px solid #494554;
Tailwind Usage
bg-[#494554]
text-[#494554]
border-[#494554]
shadow-[0_0_10px_494554]

Generate Gradient

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Gradient CSS
background: linear-gradient(90deg, #494554, #FF5733);

Preview in UI

Button

.btn-primary { background-color: #494554; color: #FFFFFF; }

Badge

New Feature
.badge { background-color: #494554; 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 #494554; background-color: #49455415; }

Alert / Toast

This is an alert using your color as accent.
.alert { background-color: #49455420; border-left: 4px solid #494554; }

Link / Accent

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

a { color: #494554; }

Related Colors

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Color Theory

Relationships based on the position of #494554 in the color wheel.

● Current● Complementary● Triadic● Analogous

RGB, HSL and CMYK Values

RGB

73, 69, 84

Red: 73 / Green: 69 / Blue: 84

HSL

256°, 10%, 30%

Hue: 256° / Saturation: 10% / Lightness: 30%

CMYK

13%, 18%, 0%, 67%

Cyan: 13% / Magenta: 18% / Yellow: 0% / Key: 67%

What color is #494554?

#494554 is a desaturated neutral associated with balance and subtlety.

Color Shades

FFFFFF
C8C7CC
928F98
5B5865

Complementary Colors

505445

Color Palette

505445Complementary
454854Analogous
514554
544945Triadic
455449
000000Shade
24222AShade
6D677EShade
948FA3Shade

HEX to RGB

Convert #494554 to RGB:

rgb(73, 69, 84)HEX to RGB Converter →

HEX to HSL

Convert #494554 to HSL:

hsl(256, 10%, 30%)RGB to HSL Converter →

HEX to CMYK

Convert #494554 to CMYK:

cmyk(13%, 18%, 0%, 67%)Color Converter →

Color Meaning and Usage

#494554 is a balanced purple color with RGB values of 73, 69, 84 and HSL of 256°, 10%, 30%. This desaturated neutral evokes balance and subtlety, making it suitable for well suited for marketing pages and hero sections. Lighter variations like #FFFFFF create softer gradients.

The complementary color of #494554 is #505445, creating high-contrast pairings. For softer combinations, try analogous colors like #454854.

Use #494554 in CSS: color: #494554 or background-color: #494554. Create palettes with Color Palette Generator or check contrast with Contrast Checker.

Contrast with #494554

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

Contrast Ratio: 2.26:1
WCAG AA: Fail
WCAG AAA: Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #494554?

#494554 is a balanced purple color - a desaturated neutral that evokes balance and subtlety.

What is the RGB value of #494554?

#494554 in RGB is (73, 69, 84) - 73 red, 69 green, and 84 blue.

How to use #494554 in CSS?

Use #494554 directly in your CSS properties like color or background-color.

What colors go well with #494554?

#505445 (complementary), #454854 (analogous), and #24222A (lighter shade) work well with #494554.