#494B4B Color Information

Hex color code: #494B4B

#494B4B is a understated cyan color. In RGB it is (73, 75, 75), and in HSL it is (180°, 1%, 29%). It is widely used in graphic design.

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Color NameDark Slate Gray

HEX

#494B4B

RGB

73, 75, 75

HSL

180°, 1%, 29%

CMYK

3%, 0%, 0%, 71%

Shades

CSS Usage

color: #494B4B;
background-color: #494B4B;
border-color: #494B4B;
box-shadow: 0 0 10px #494B4B;
border: 2px solid #494B4B;

Tailwind Usage

bg-[#494B4B]
text-[#494B4B]
border-[#494B4B]
shadow-[0_0_10px_494B4B]

Generate Gradient

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Gradient CSS

background: linear-gradient(90deg, #494B4B, #FF5733);

Preview in UI

Button

.btn-primary { background-color: #494B4B; color: #FFFFFF; }

Badge

New Feature

.badge { background-color: #494B4B; 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 #494B4B; background-color: #494B4B15; }

Alert / Toast

This is an alert using your color as accent.

.alert { background-color: #494B4B20; border-left: 4px solid #494B4B; }

Link / Accent

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

a { color: #494B4B; }

Related Colors

Complementary

Analogous

Triadic

Split Complementary

Tetradic

Monochromatic

Popular Colors

Common HEX Colors

Color Theory

Relationships based on the position of #494B4B in the color wheel.

● Current● Complementary● Triadic● Analogous

RGB, HSL and CMYK Values

RGB

73, 75, 75

Red: 73 / Green: 75 / Blue: 75

HSL

180°, 1%, 29%

Hue: 180° / Saturation: 1% / Lightness: 29%

CMYK

3%, 0%, 0%, 71%

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

What color is #494B4B?

#494B4B is a desaturated neutral associated with balance and subtlety.

Color Shades

Complementary Colors

4B4949

Color Palette

HEX to RGB

Convert #494B4B to RGB:

rgb(73, 75, 75)HEX to RGB Converter →

HEX to HSL

Convert #494B4B to HSL:

hsl(180, 1%, 29%)RGB to HSL Converter →

HEX to CMYK

Convert #494B4B to CMYK:

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

Color Meaning and Usage

#494B4B is a balanced cyan color with RGB values of 73, 75, 75 and HSL of 180°, 1%, 29%. This desaturated neutral evokes balance and subtlety, making it suitable for often used for buttons, highlights, and accents. Lighter variations like #FFFFFF create softer gradients.

The complementary color of #494B4B is #4B4949, creating high-contrast pairings. For softer combinations, try analogous colors like #494B4A.

Use #494B4B in CSS: color: #494B4B or background-color: #494B4B. Create palettes with Color Palette Generator or check contrast with Contrast Checker.

Contrast with #494B4B

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

Contrast Ratio: 2.39:1

WCAG AA: Fail

WCAG AAA: Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #494B4B?

#494B4B is a balanced cyan color - a desaturated neutral that evokes balance and subtlety.

What is the RGB value of #494B4B?

#494B4B in RGB is (73, 75, 75) - 73 red, 75 green, and 75 blue.

How to use #494B4B in CSS?

Use #494B4B directly in your CSS properties like color or background-color.

What colors go well with #494B4B?

#4B4949 (complementary), #494B4A (analogous), and #232424 (lighter shade) work well with #494B4B.