#494D55 Color Information

Hex color code: #494D55

The hex color #494D55 is a balanced blue with RGB values of (73, 77, 85) and HSL of (220°, 8%, 31%). It is often used for branding and logos.

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Color NameDark Slate Gray

HEX

#494D55

RGB

73, 77, 85

HSL

220°, 8%, 31%

CMYK

14%, 9%, 0%, 67%

Shades

CSS Usage

color: #494D55;
background-color: #494D55;
border-color: #494D55;
box-shadow: 0 0 10px #494D55;
border: 2px solid #494D55;

Tailwind Usage

bg-[#494D55]
text-[#494D55]
border-[#494D55]
shadow-[0_0_10px_494D55]

Generate Gradient

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Gradient CSS

background: linear-gradient(90deg, #494D55, #FF5733);

Preview in UI

Button

.btn-primary { background-color: #494D55; color: #FFFFFF; }

Badge

New Feature

.badge { background-color: #494D55; 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 #494D55; background-color: #494D5515; }

Alert / Toast

This is an alert using your color as accent.

.alert { background-color: #494D5520; border-left: 4px solid #494D55; }

Link / Accent

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

a { color: #494D55; }

Related Colors

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Color Theory

Relationships based on the position of #494D55 in the color wheel.

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RGB, HSL and CMYK Values

RGB

73, 77, 85

Red: 73 / Green: 77 / Blue: 85

HSL

220°, 8%, 31%

Hue: 220° / Saturation: 8% / Lightness: 31%

CMYK

14%, 9%, 0%, 67%

Cyan: 14% / Magenta: 9% / Yellow: 0% / Key: 67%

What color is #494D55?

#494D55 is a desaturated neutral associated with balance and subtlety.

Color Shades

Complementary Colors

555149

Color Palette

HEX to RGB

Convert #494D55 to RGB:

rgb(73, 77, 85)HEX to RGB Converter →

HEX to HSL

Convert #494D55 to HSL:

hsl(220, 8%, 31%)RGB to HSL Converter →

HEX to CMYK

Convert #494D55 to CMYK:

cmyk(14%, 9%, 0%, 67%)Color Converter →

Color Meaning and Usage

A balanced blue tone, #494D55 has RGB (73, 77, 85) and HSL (220°, 8%, 31%). 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 #494D55 is #555149, creating high-contrast pairings. For softer combinations, try analogous colors like #495355.

Use #494D55 in CSS: color: #494D55 or background-color: #494D55. Create palettes with Color Palette Generator or check contrast with Contrast Checker.

Contrast with #494D55

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

Contrast Ratio: 2.48:1

WCAG AA: Fail

WCAG AAA: Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #494D55?

#494D55 is a balanced blue color - a desaturated neutral that evokes balance and subtlety.

What is the RGB value of #494D55?

#494D55 in RGB is (73, 77, 85) - 73 red, 77 green, and 85 blue.

How to use #494D55 in CSS?

Use #494D55 directly in your CSS properties like color or background-color.

What colors go well with #494D55?

#555149 (complementary), #495355 (analogous), and #26282C (lighter shade) work well with #494D55.