#494C50 Color Information

Hex color code: #494C50

The hex color #494C50 is a neutral blue with RGB values of (73, 76, 80) and HSL of (214°, 5%, 30%). It is commonly used in modern UI design.

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Color NameDark Slate Gray

HEX

#494C50

RGB

73, 76, 80

HSL

214°, 5%, 30%

CMYK

9%, 5%, 0%, 69%

Shades

CSS Usage

color: #494C50;
background-color: #494C50;
border-color: #494C50;
box-shadow: 0 0 10px #494C50;
border: 2px solid #494C50;

Tailwind Usage

bg-[#494C50]
text-[#494C50]
border-[#494C50]
shadow-[0_0_10px_494C50]

Generate Gradient

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Gradient CSS

background: linear-gradient(90deg, #494C50, #FF5733);

Preview in UI

Button

.btn-primary { background-color: #494C50; color: #FFFFFF; }

Badge

New Feature

.badge { background-color: #494C50; 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 #494C50; background-color: #494C5015; }

Alert / Toast

This is an alert using your color as accent.

.alert { background-color: #494C5020; border-left: 4px solid #494C50; }

Link / Accent

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

a { color: #494C50; }

Related Colors

Complementary

Analogous

Triadic

Split Complementary

Tetradic

Monochromatic

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Color Theory

Relationships based on the position of #494C50 in the color wheel.

● Current● Complementary● Triadic● Analogous

RGB, HSL and CMYK Values

RGB

73, 76, 80

Red: 73 / Green: 76 / Blue: 80

HSL

214°, 5%, 30%

Hue: 214° / Saturation: 5% / Lightness: 30%

CMYK

9%, 5%, 0%, 69%

Cyan: 9% / Magenta: 5% / Yellow: 0% / Key: 69%

What color is #494C50?

#494C50 is a desaturated neutral associated with balance and subtlety.

Color Shades

Complementary Colors

504D49

Color Palette

HEX to RGB

Convert #494C50 to RGB:

rgb(73, 76, 80)HEX to RGB Converter →

HEX to HSL

Convert #494C50 to HSL:

hsl(214, 5%, 30%)RGB to HSL Converter →

HEX to CMYK

Convert #494C50 to CMYK:

cmyk(9%, 5%, 0%, 69%)Color Converter →

Color Meaning and Usage

A neutral blue tone, #494C50 has RGB (73, 76, 80) and HSL (214°, 5%, 30%). Known for evoking balance and subtlety, this desaturated neutral is typically applied in digital products. Lighter variations like #FFFFFF create softer gradients.

The complementary color of #494C50 is #504D49, creating high-contrast pairings. For softer combinations, try analogous colors like #495050.

Use #494C50 in CSS: color: #494C50 or background-color: #494C50. Create palettes with Color Palette Generator or check contrast with Contrast Checker.

Contrast with #494C50

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

Contrast Ratio: 2.43:1

WCAG AA: Fail

WCAG AAA: Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #494C50?

#494C50 is a neutral blue color - a desaturated neutral that evokes balance and subtlety.

What is the RGB value of #494C50?

#494C50 in RGB is (73, 76, 80) - 73 red, 76 green, and 80 blue.

How to use #494C50 in CSS?

Use #494C50 directly in your CSS properties like color or background-color.

What colors go well with #494C50?

#504D49 (complementary), #495050 (analogous), and #242628 (lighter shade) work well with #494C50.