#494950
A dark, muted neutral closely aligning with Darkslategray.
About #494950
The hex code #494950 represents a beautifully specific shade of neutral. Designers often compare it to the standard color Darkslategray. In the RGB color space, it consists of 73 red, 73 green, and 80 blue.
If you are designing for print, the four-color process is what matters most. This specific hue requires a mix of 9% C, 9% M, 0% Y, and 69% K. With a hue angle of 240.0 degrees, it sits comfortably in the neutral spectrum.
When using this color as a background, text legibility must be considered. Mathematical luminance calculations suggest that #FFFFFF text provides the most optimal reading experience. Always test your color combinations using a contrast checker before publishing.
Color Space Conversions
HEX#494950
RGB73, 73, 80
HSL240.0°, 4.6%, 30.0%
CMYK9%, 9%, 0%, 69%
HSV240.0°, 8.8%, 31.4%
LAB31.3, 1.6, -4.2
XYZ6.6, 6.8, 8.5
Decimal4802896
Color Harmonies
Tints, Shades & Tones
Tints (Adding White)
Shades (Adding Black)
WCAG Contrast Accessibility
8.93:1
Text on #FFFFFF
AAA
2.35:1
Text on #000000
FAIL
8.53:1
Text on #F8FAFC
AAA
2.00:1
Text on #0F172A
FAIL
CSS Implementation
.bg-color {
background-color: #494950;
}
.text-color {
color: #494950;
}
.border-color {
border: 2px solid #494950;
}