#494142
Dark Gray
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RGB
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About #494142 Dark Gray
#494142 is a dark gray color. In the RGB color model, it is composed of 73 red, 65 green, and 66 blue. In the HSL color space, it has a hue of 352°, 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 #494142 in your CSS, SCSS, or Tailwind projects.
Color Properties
352°
Hue
6%
Saturation
27%
Lightness
Dark Gray
Color Harmonies
Colors that work well with #494142 based on color theory.
Accessibility
WCAG 2.1 contrast ratio of #494142 against white and black backgrounds.
Aa#494142 on White
Contrast Ratio9.91:1
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Aa#494142 on Black
Contrast Ratio2.12:1
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Color Conversion Table
Complete conversion of #494142 across different color formats.
| Format | Value |
|---|---|
| HEX | #494142 |
| RGB | rgb(73, 65, 66) |
| HSL | hsl(352, 6%, 27%) |
| RGB Decimal | 73, 65, 66 |
| RGB Percent | 28.6%, 25.5%, 25.9% |
| CMYK (approx.) | 0%, 11%, 10%, 71% |
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