#49475B Color Information

Hex color code: #49475B

The hex color #49475B is a muted blue with RGB values of (73, 71, 91) and HSL of (246°, 12%, 32%). It is widely used in graphic design.

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Color NameDark Slate Gray

HEX

#49475B

RGB

73, 71, 91

HSL

246°, 12%, 32%

CMYK

20%, 22%, 0%, 64%

Shades

CSS Usage

color: #49475B;
background-color: #49475B;
border-color: #49475B;
box-shadow: 0 0 10px #49475B;
border: 2px solid #49475B;

Tailwind Usage

bg-[#49475B]
text-[#49475B]
border-[#49475B]
shadow-[0_0_10px_49475B]

Generate Gradient

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Gradient CSS

background: linear-gradient(90deg, #49475B, #FF5733);

Preview in UI

Button

.btn-primary { background-color: #49475B; color: #FFFFFF; }

Badge

New Feature

.badge { background-color: #49475B; 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 #49475B; background-color: #49475B15; }

Alert / Toast

This is an alert using your color as accent.

.alert { background-color: #49475B20; border-left: 4px solid #49475B; }

Link / Accent

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

a { color: #49475B; }

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Color Theory

Relationships based on the position of #49475B in the color wheel.

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RGB, HSL and CMYK Values

RGB

73, 71, 91

Red: 73 / Green: 71 / Blue: 91

HSL

246°, 12%, 32%

Hue: 246° / Saturation: 12% / Lightness: 32%

CMYK

20%, 22%, 0%, 64%

Cyan: 20% / Magenta: 22% / Yellow: 0% / Key: 64%

What color is #49475B?

#49475B is a desaturated neutral associated with balance and subtlety.

Color Shades

Complementary Colors

595B48

Color Palette

HEX to RGB

Convert #49475B to RGB:

rgb(73, 71, 91)HEX to RGB Converter →

HEX to HSL

Convert #49475B to HSL:

hsl(246, 12%, 32%)RGB to HSL Converter →

HEX to CMYK

Convert #49475B to CMYK:

cmyk(20%, 22%, 0%, 64%)Color Converter →

Color Meaning and Usage

A understated blue tone, #49475B has RGB (73, 71, 91) and HSL (246°, 12%, 32%). 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 #49475B is #595B48, creating high-contrast pairings. For softer combinations, try analogous colors like #48505B.

Use #49475B in CSS: color: #49475B or background-color: #49475B. Create palettes with Color Palette Generator or check contrast with Contrast Checker.

Contrast with #49475B

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

Contrast Ratio: 2.34:1

WCAG AA: Fail

WCAG AAA: Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #49475B?

#49475B is a understated blue color - a desaturated neutral that evokes balance and subtlety.

What is the RGB value of #49475B?

#49475B in RGB is (73, 71, 91) - 73 red, 71 green, and 91 blue.

How to use #49475B in CSS?

Use #49475B directly in your CSS properties like color or background-color.

What colors go well with #49475B?

#595B48 (complementary), #48505B (analogous), and #272631 (lighter shade) work well with #49475B.