#494841 Color Information

Hex color code: #494841

The hex color #494841 is a muted yellow with RGB values of (73, 72, 65) and HSL of (53°, 6%, 27%). It is typically applied in digital products.

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Color NameDark Slate Gray

HEX

#494841

RGB

73, 72, 65

HSL

53°, 6%, 27%

CMYK

0%, 1%, 11%, 71%

Shades

CSS Usage

color: #494841;
background-color: #494841;
border-color: #494841;
box-shadow: 0 0 10px #494841;
border: 2px solid #494841;

Tailwind Usage

bg-[#494841]
text-[#494841]
border-[#494841]
shadow-[0_0_10px_494841]

Generate Gradient

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Gradient CSS

background: linear-gradient(90deg, #494841, #FF5733);

Preview in UI

Button

.btn-primary { background-color: #494841; color: #FFFFFF; }

Badge

New Feature

.badge { background-color: #494841; 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 #494841; background-color: #49484115; }

Alert / Toast

This is an alert using your color as accent.

.alert { background-color: #49484120; border-left: 4px solid #494841; }

Link / Accent

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

a { color: #494841; }

Related Colors

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Color Theory

Relationships based on the position of #494841 in the color wheel.

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RGB, HSL and CMYK Values

RGB

73, 72, 65

Red: 73 / Green: 72 / Blue: 65

HSL

53°, 6%, 27%

Hue: 53° / Saturation: 6% / Lightness: 27%

CMYK

0%, 1%, 11%, 71%

Cyan: 0% / Magenta: 1% / Yellow: 11% / Key: 71%

What color is #494841?

#494841 is a desaturated neutral associated with balance and subtlety.

Color Shades

Complementary Colors

414249

Color Palette

HEX to RGB

Convert #494841 to RGB:

rgb(73, 72, 65)HEX to RGB Converter →

HEX to HSL

Convert #494841 to HSL:

hsl(53, 6%, 27%)RGB to HSL Converter →

HEX to CMYK

Convert #494841 to CMYK:

cmyk(0%, 1%, 11%, 71%)Color Converter →

Color Meaning and Usage

#494841 is a subtle yellow color with RGB values of 73, 72, 65 and HSL of 53°, 6%, 27%. This desaturated neutral evokes balance and subtlety, making it suitable for often used for branding and logos. Lighter variations like #FFFFFF create softer gradients.

The complementary color of #494841 is #414249, creating high-contrast pairings. For softer combinations, try analogous colors like #494441.

Use #494841 in CSS: color: #494841 or background-color: #494841. Create palettes with Color Palette Generator or check contrast with Contrast Checker.

Contrast with #494841

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

Contrast Ratio: 2.29:1

WCAG AA: Fail

WCAG AAA: Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #494841?

#494841 is a subtle yellow color - a desaturated neutral that evokes balance and subtlety.

What is the RGB value of #494841?

#494841 in RGB is (73, 72, 65) - 73 red, 72 green, and 65 blue.

How to use #494841 in CSS?

Use #494841 directly in your CSS properties like color or background-color.

What colors go well with #494841?

#414249 (complementary), #494441 (analogous), and #20201D (lighter shade) work well with #494841.