#495155 Color Information

Hex color code: #495155

A neutral blue shade, #495155 appears as (73, 81, 85) in RGB and (200°, 8%, 31%) in HSL. It is commonly used in modern UI design.

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Color NameDark Slate Gray

HEX

#495155

RGB

73, 81, 85

HSL

200°, 8%, 31%

CMYK

14%, 5%, 0%, 67%

Shades

CSS Usage

color: #495155;
background-color: #495155;
border-color: #495155;
box-shadow: 0 0 10px #495155;
border: 2px solid #495155;

Tailwind Usage

bg-[#495155]
text-[#495155]
border-[#495155]
shadow-[0_0_10px_495155]

Generate Gradient

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Gradient CSS

background: linear-gradient(90deg, #495155, #FF5733);

Preview in UI

Button

.btn-primary { background-color: #495155; color: #FFFFFF; }

Badge

New Feature

.badge { background-color: #495155; 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 #495155; background-color: #49515515; }

Alert / Toast

This is an alert using your color as accent.

.alert { background-color: #49515520; border-left: 4px solid #495155; }

Link / Accent

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

a { color: #495155; }

Related Colors

Complementary

Analogous

Triadic

Split Complementary

Tetradic

Monochromatic

Popular Colors

Common HEX Colors

Color Theory

Relationships based on the position of #495155 in the color wheel.

● Current● Complementary● Triadic● Analogous

RGB, HSL and CMYK Values

RGB

73, 81, 85

Red: 73 / Green: 81 / Blue: 85

HSL

200°, 8%, 31%

Hue: 200° / Saturation: 8% / Lightness: 31%

CMYK

14%, 5%, 0%, 67%

Cyan: 14% / Magenta: 5% / Yellow: 0% / Key: 67%

What color is #495155?

#495155 is a desaturated neutral associated with balance and subtlety.

Color Shades

Complementary Colors

554D49

Color Palette

HEX to RGB

Convert #495155 to RGB:

rgb(73, 81, 85)HEX to RGB Converter →

HEX to HSL

Convert #495155 to HSL:

hsl(200, 8%, 31%)RGB to HSL Converter →

HEX to CMYK

Convert #495155 to CMYK:

cmyk(14%, 5%, 0%, 67%)Color Converter →

Color Meaning and Usage

A subtle blue tone, #495155 has RGB (73, 81, 85) and HSL (200°, 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 #495155 is #554D49, creating high-contrast pairings. For softer combinations, try analogous colors like #495553.

Use #495155 in CSS: color: #495155 or background-color: #495155. Create palettes with Color Palette Generator or check contrast with Contrast Checker.

Contrast with #495155

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

Contrast Ratio: 2.59:1

WCAG AA: Fail

WCAG AAA: Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #495155?

#495155 is a subtle blue color - a desaturated neutral that evokes balance and subtlety.

What is the RGB value of #495155?

#495155 in RGB is (73, 81, 85) - 73 red, 81 green, and 85 blue.

How to use #495155 in CSS?

Use #495155 directly in your CSS properties like color or background-color.

What colors go well with #495155?

#554D49 (complementary), #495553 (analogous), and #262A2C (lighter shade) work well with #495155.