#494741 Color Information

Hex color code: #494741

A subtle yellow shade, #494741 appears as (73, 71, 65) in RGB and (45°, 6%, 27%) in HSL. It is popular in mobile app design.

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Color NameDark Slate Gray

HEX

#494741

RGB

73, 71, 65

HSL

45°, 6%, 27%

CMYK

0%, 3%, 11%, 71%

Shades

CSS Usage

color: #494741;
background-color: #494741;
border-color: #494741;
box-shadow: 0 0 10px #494741;
border: 2px solid #494741;

Tailwind Usage

bg-[#494741]
text-[#494741]
border-[#494741]
shadow-[0_0_10px_494741]

Generate Gradient

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Gradient CSS

background: linear-gradient(90deg, #494741, #FF5733);

Preview in UI

Button

.btn-primary { background-color: #494741; color: #FFFFFF; }

Badge

New Feature

.badge { background-color: #494741; 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 #494741; background-color: #49474115; }

Alert / Toast

This is an alert using your color as accent.

.alert { background-color: #49474120; border-left: 4px solid #494741; }

Link / Accent

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

a { color: #494741; }

Related Colors

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Analogous

Triadic

Split Complementary

Tetradic

Monochromatic

Popular Colors

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Color Theory

Relationships based on the position of #494741 in the color wheel.

● Current● Complementary● Triadic● Analogous

RGB, HSL and CMYK Values

RGB

73, 71, 65

Red: 73 / Green: 71 / Blue: 65

HSL

45°, 6%, 27%

Hue: 45° / Saturation: 6% / Lightness: 27%

CMYK

0%, 3%, 11%, 71%

Cyan: 0% / Magenta: 3% / Yellow: 11% / Key: 71%

What color is #494741?

#494741 is a desaturated neutral associated with balance and subtlety.

Color Shades

Complementary Colors

414349

Color Palette

HEX to RGB

Convert #494741 to RGB:

rgb(73, 71, 65)HEX to RGB Converter →

HEX to HSL

Convert #494741 to HSL:

hsl(45, 6%, 27%)RGB to HSL Converter →

HEX to CMYK

Convert #494741 to CMYK:

cmyk(0%, 3%, 11%, 71%)Color Converter →

Color Meaning and Usage

A muted yellow tone, #494741 has RGB (73, 71, 65) and HSL (45°, 6%, 27%). Known for evoking balance and subtlety, this desaturated neutral is often used for branding and logos. Lighter variations like #FFFFFF create softer gradients.

The complementary color of #494741 is #414349, creating high-contrast pairings. For softer combinations, try analogous colors like #494341.

Use #494741 in CSS: color: #494741 or background-color: #494741. Create palettes with Color Palette Generator or check contrast with Contrast Checker.

Contrast with #494741

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 #494741?

#494741 is a muted yellow color - a desaturated neutral that evokes balance and subtlety.

What is the RGB value of #494741?

#494741 in RGB is (73, 71, 65) - 73 red, 71 green, and 65 blue.

How to use #494741 in CSS?

Use #494741 directly in your CSS properties like color or background-color.

What colors go well with #494741?

#414349 (complementary), #494341 (analogous), and #20201D (lighter shade) work well with #494741.