#494141
Dark Gray
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RGB
HSL
About #494141 Dark Gray
#494141 is a dark gray color. In the RGB color model, it is composed of 73 red, 65 green, and 65 blue. In the HSL color space, it has a hue of 0°, saturation of 6%, and lightness of 27%.
This color has a low lightness value, making it a dark color great for text and bold accents. With low saturation, it appears muted and subtle.
CSS Code
Use #494141 in your CSS, SCSS, or Tailwind projects.
Color Properties
0°
Hue
6%
Saturation
27%
Lightness
Dark Gray
Color Harmonies
Colors that work well with #494141 based on color theory.
Accessibility
WCAG 2.1 contrast ratio of #494141 against white and black backgrounds.
Aa#494141 on White
Contrast Ratio9.93:1
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Aa#494141 on Black
Contrast Ratio2.12:1
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Color Conversion Table
Complete conversion of #494141 across different color formats.
| Format | Value |
|---|---|
| HEX | #494141 |
| RGB | rgb(73, 65, 65) |
| HSL | hsl(0, 6%, 27%) |
| RGB Decimal | 73, 65, 65 |
| RGB Percent | 28.6%, 25.5%, 25.5% |
| CMYK (approx.) | 0%, 11%, 11%, 71% |
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