#494C48 Color Information

Hex color code: #494C48

The hex color #494C48 is a understated green with RGB values of (73, 76, 72) and HSL of (105°, 3%, 29%). It is popular in mobile app design.

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Color NameDark Slate Gray

HEX

#494C48

RGB

73, 76, 72

HSL

105°, 3%, 29%

CMYK

4%, 0%, 5%, 70%

Shades

CSS Usage

color: #494C48;
background-color: #494C48;
border-color: #494C48;
box-shadow: 0 0 10px #494C48;
border: 2px solid #494C48;

Tailwind Usage

bg-[#494C48]
text-[#494C48]
border-[#494C48]
shadow-[0_0_10px_494C48]

Generate Gradient

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Gradient CSS

background: linear-gradient(90deg, #494C48, #FF5733);

Preview in UI

Button

.btn-primary { background-color: #494C48; color: #FFFFFF; }

Badge

New Feature

.badge { background-color: #494C48; 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 #494C48; background-color: #494C4815; }

Alert / Toast

This is an alert using your color as accent.

.alert { background-color: #494C4820; border-left: 4px solid #494C48; }

Link / Accent

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

a { color: #494C48; }

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Color Theory

Relationships based on the position of #494C48 in the color wheel.

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RGB, HSL and CMYK Values

RGB

73, 76, 72

Red: 73 / Green: 76 / Blue: 72

HSL

105°, 3%, 29%

Hue: 105° / Saturation: 3% / Lightness: 29%

CMYK

4%, 0%, 5%, 70%

Cyan: 4% / Magenta: 0% / Yellow: 5% / Key: 70%

What color is #494C48?

#494C48 is a desaturated neutral associated with balance and subtlety.

Color Shades

Complementary Colors

4B484C

Color Palette

HEX to RGB

Convert #494C48 to RGB:

rgb(73, 76, 72)HEX to RGB Converter →

HEX to HSL

Convert #494C48 to HSL:

hsl(105, 3%, 29%)RGB to HSL Converter →

HEX to CMYK

Convert #494C48 to CMYK:

cmyk(4%, 0%, 5%, 70%)Color Converter →

Color Meaning and Usage

#494C48 is a muted green color with RGB values of 73, 76, 72 and HSL of 105°, 3%, 29%. This desaturated neutral evokes balance and subtlety, making it suitable for commonly used in modern UI design. Lighter variations like #FFFFFF create softer gradients.

The complementary color of #494C48 is #4B484C, creating high-contrast pairings. For softer combinations, try analogous colors like #4B4C48.

Use #494C48 in CSS: color: #494C48 or background-color: #494C48. Create palettes with Color Palette Generator or check contrast with Contrast Checker.

Contrast with #494C48

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

Contrast Ratio: 2.41:1

WCAG AA: Fail

WCAG AAA: Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #494C48?

#494C48 is a muted green color - a desaturated neutral that evokes balance and subtlety.

What is the RGB value of #494C48?

#494C48 in RGB is (73, 76, 72) - 73 red, 76 green, and 72 blue.

How to use #494C48 in CSS?

Use #494C48 directly in your CSS properties like color or background-color.

What colors go well with #494C48?

#4B484C (complementary), #4B4C48 (analogous), and #232523 (lighter shade) work well with #494C48.