#494753 Color Information

Hex color code: #494753

A understated blue shade, #494753 appears as (73, 71, 83) in RGB and (250°, 8%, 30%) in HSL. It is widely used in graphic design.

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Color NameDark Slate Gray

HEX

#494753

RGB

73, 71, 83

HSL

250°, 8%, 30%

CMYK

12%, 14%, 0%, 67%

Shades

CSS Usage

color: #494753;
background-color: #494753;
border-color: #494753;
box-shadow: 0 0 10px #494753;
border: 2px solid #494753;

Tailwind Usage

bg-[#494753]
text-[#494753]
border-[#494753]
shadow-[0_0_10px_494753]

Generate Gradient

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Gradient CSS

background: linear-gradient(90deg, #494753, #FF5733);

Preview in UI

Button

.btn-primary { background-color: #494753; color: #FFFFFF; }

Badge

New Feature

.badge { background-color: #494753; 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 #494753; background-color: #49475315; }

Alert / Toast

This is an alert using your color as accent.

.alert { background-color: #49475320; border-left: 4px solid #494753; }

Link / Accent

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

a { color: #494753; }

Related Colors

Complementary

Analogous

Triadic

Split Complementary

Tetradic

Monochromatic

Popular Colors

Common HEX Colors

Color Theory

Relationships based on the position of #494753 in the color wheel.

● Current● Complementary● Triadic● Analogous

RGB, HSL and CMYK Values

RGB

73, 71, 83

Red: 73 / Green: 71 / Blue: 83

HSL

250°, 8%, 30%

Hue: 250° / Saturation: 8% / Lightness: 30%

CMYK

12%, 14%, 0%, 67%

Cyan: 12% / Magenta: 14% / Yellow: 0% / Key: 67%

What color is #494753?

#494753 is a desaturated neutral associated with balance and subtlety.

Color Shades

Complementary Colors

515346

Color Palette

HEX to RGB

Convert #494753 to RGB:

rgb(73, 71, 83)HEX to RGB Converter →

HEX to HSL

Convert #494753 to HSL:

hsl(250, 8%, 30%)RGB to HSL Converter →

HEX to CMYK

Convert #494753 to CMYK:

cmyk(12%, 14%, 0%, 67%)Color Converter →

Color Meaning and Usage

A understated blue tone, #494753 has RGB (73, 71, 83) and HSL (250°, 8%, 30%). 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 #494753 is #515346, creating high-contrast pairings. For softer combinations, try analogous colors like #464A53.

Use #494753 in CSS: color: #494753 or background-color: #494753. Create palettes with Color Palette Generator or check contrast with Contrast Checker.

Contrast with #494753

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

Contrast Ratio: 2.31:1

WCAG AA: Fail

WCAG AAA: Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #494753?

#494753 is a understated blue color - a desaturated neutral that evokes balance and subtlety.

What is the RGB value of #494753?

#494753 in RGB is (73, 71, 83) - 73 red, 71 green, and 83 blue.

How to use #494753 in CSS?

Use #494753 directly in your CSS properties like color or background-color.

What colors go well with #494753?

#515346 (complementary), #464A53 (analogous), and #242329 (lighter shade) work well with #494753.