#494B3F Color Information

Hex color code: #494B3F

The hex color #494B3F is a understated yellow with RGB values of (73, 75, 63) and HSL of (70°, 9%, 27%). It is popular in mobile app design.

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Color NameDark Slate Gray

HEX

#494B3F

RGB

73, 75, 63

HSL

70°, 9%, 27%

CMYK

3%, 0%, 16%, 71%

Shades

CSS Usage

color: #494B3F;
background-color: #494B3F;
border-color: #494B3F;
box-shadow: 0 0 10px #494B3F;
border: 2px solid #494B3F;

Tailwind Usage

bg-[#494B3F]
text-[#494B3F]
border-[#494B3F]
shadow-[0_0_10px_494B3F]

Generate Gradient

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Gradient CSS

background: linear-gradient(90deg, #494B3F, #FF5733);

Preview in UI

Button

.btn-primary { background-color: #494B3F; color: #FFFFFF; }

Badge

New Feature

.badge { background-color: #494B3F; 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 #494B3F; background-color: #494B3F15; }

Alert / Toast

This is an alert using your color as accent.

.alert { background-color: #494B3F20; border-left: 4px solid #494B3F; }

Link / Accent

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

a { color: #494B3F; }

Related Colors

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Analogous

Triadic

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Tetradic

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Color Theory

Relationships based on the position of #494B3F in the color wheel.

● Current● Complementary● Triadic● Analogous

RGB, HSL and CMYK Values

RGB

73, 75, 63

Red: 73 / Green: 75 / Blue: 63

HSL

70°, 9%, 27%

Hue: 70° / Saturation: 9% / Lightness: 27%

CMYK

3%, 0%, 16%, 71%

Cyan: 3% / Magenta: 0% / Yellow: 16% / Key: 71%

What color is #494B3F?

#494B3F is a desaturated neutral associated with balance and subtlety.

Color Shades

Complementary Colors

413F4B

Color Palette

HEX to RGB

Convert #494B3F to RGB:

rgb(73, 75, 63)HEX to RGB Converter →

HEX to HSL

Convert #494B3F to HSL:

hsl(70, 9%, 27%)RGB to HSL Converter →

HEX to CMYK

Convert #494B3F to CMYK:

cmyk(3%, 0%, 16%, 71%)Color Converter →

Color Meaning and Usage

#494B3F is a balanced yellow color with RGB values of 73, 75, 63 and HSL of 70°, 9%, 27%. This desaturated neutral evokes balance and subtlety, making it suitable for a common choice for dashboards and SaaS products. Lighter variations like #FFFFFF create softer gradients.

The complementary color of #494B3F is #413F4B, creating high-contrast pairings. For softer combinations, try analogous colors like #4B473F.

Use #494B3F in CSS: color: #494B3F or background-color: #494B3F. Create palettes with Color Palette Generator or check contrast with Contrast Checker.

Contrast with #494B3F

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

Contrast Ratio: 2.36:1

WCAG AA: Fail

WCAG AAA: Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #494B3F?

#494B3F is a balanced yellow color - a desaturated neutral that evokes balance and subtlety.

What is the RGB value of #494B3F?

#494B3F in RGB is (73, 75, 63) - 73 red, 75 green, and 63 blue.

How to use #494B3F in CSS?

Use #494B3F directly in your CSS properties like color or background-color.

What colors go well with #494B3F?

#413F4B (complementary), #4B473F (analogous), and #20211C (lighter shade) work well with #494B3F.