#494646 Color Information

Hex color code: #494646

A subtle red shade, #494646 appears as (73, 70, 70) in RGB and (0°, 2%, 28%) in HSL. It is often used for branding and logos.

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Color NameDark Slate Gray

HEX

#494646

RGB

73, 70, 70

HSL

0°, 2%, 28%

CMYK

0%, 4%, 4%, 71%

Shades

CSS Usage

color: #494646;
background-color: #494646;
border-color: #494646;
box-shadow: 0 0 10px #494646;
border: 2px solid #494646;

Tailwind Usage

bg-[#494646]
text-[#494646]
border-[#494646]
shadow-[0_0_10px_494646]

Generate Gradient

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Gradient CSS

background: linear-gradient(90deg, #494646, #FF5733);

Preview in UI

Button

.btn-primary { background-color: #494646; color: #FFFFFF; }

Badge

New Feature

.badge { background-color: #494646; 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 #494646; background-color: #49464615; }

Alert / Toast

This is an alert using your color as accent.

.alert { background-color: #49464620; border-left: 4px solid #494646; }

Link / Accent

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

a { color: #494646; }

Related Colors

Complementary

Analogous

Triadic

Split Complementary

Tetradic

Monochromatic

Popular Colors

Common HEX Colors

Color Theory

Relationships based on the position of #494646 in the color wheel.

● Current● Complementary● Triadic● Analogous

RGB, HSL and CMYK Values

RGB

73, 70, 70

Red: 73 / Green: 70 / Blue: 70

HSL

0°, 2%, 28%

Hue: 0° / Saturation: 2% / Lightness: 28%

CMYK

0%, 4%, 4%, 71%

Cyan: 0% / Magenta: 4% / Yellow: 4% / Key: 71%

What color is #494646?

#494646 is a desaturated neutral associated with balance and subtlety.

Color Shades

Complementary Colors

464949

Color Palette

HEX to RGB

Convert #494646 to RGB:

rgb(73, 70, 70)HEX to RGB Converter →

HEX to HSL

Convert #494646 to HSL:

hsl(0, 2%, 28%)RGB to HSL Converter →

HEX to CMYK

Convert #494646 to CMYK:

cmyk(0%, 4%, 4%, 71%)Color Converter →

Color Meaning and Usage

#494646 is a understated red color with RGB values of 73, 70, 70 and HSL of 0°, 2%, 28%. This desaturated neutral evokes balance and subtlety, making it suitable for popular for illustrations and friendly visual themes. Lighter variations like #FFFFFF create softer gradients.

The complementary color of #494646 is #464949, creating high-contrast pairings. For softer combinations, try analogous colors like #494647.

Use #494646 in CSS: color: #494646 or background-color: #494646. Create palettes with Color Palette Generator or check contrast with Contrast Checker.

Contrast with #494646

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

Contrast Ratio: 2.25:1

WCAG AA: Fail

WCAG AAA: Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #494646?

#494646 is a understated red color - a desaturated neutral that evokes balance and subtlety.

What is the RGB value of #494646?

#494646 in RGB is (73, 70, 70) - 73 red, 70 green, and 70 blue.

How to use #494646 in CSS?

Use #494646 directly in your CSS properties like color or background-color.

What colors go well with #494646?

#464949 (complementary), #494647 (analogous), and #222020 (lighter shade) work well with #494646.