#504949
A dark, muted neutral closely aligning with Dimgray.
About #504949
Visually, #504949 is defined as a muted neutral. It is closely associated with the named CSS color Dimgray. To achieve this exact tint on a monitor, you would use an RGB mix of 80, 73, and 73.
For print applications, it's crucial to understand its CMYK makeup. The color uses 0% Cyan, 9% Magenta, 9% Yellow, and 69% Black. This makes it a relatively dark color when applied to physical surfaces.
Contrast ratios determine whether this color is safe for typography. The calculated luminance score dictates that #FFFFFF typography is the safest choice. Always test your color combinations using a contrast checker before publishing.
Color Space Conversions
HEX#504949
RGB80, 73, 73
HSL0.0°, 4.6%, 30.0%
CMYK0%, 9%, 9%, 69%
HSV0.0°, 8.8%, 31.4%
LAB31.7, 2.9, 1.1
XYZ6.9, 7.0, 7.3
Decimal5261641
Color Harmonies
Tints, Shades & Tones
Tints (Adding White)
Shades (Adding Black)
WCAG Contrast Accessibility
8.79:1
Text on #FFFFFF
AAA
2.39:1
Text on #000000
FAIL
8.40:1
Text on #F8FAFC
AAA
2.03:1
Text on #0F172A
FAIL
CSS Implementation
.bg-color {
background-color: #504949;
}
.text-color {
color: #504949;
}
.border-color {
border: 2px solid #504949;
}