#494955
Dark Gray
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About #494955 Dark Gray
#494955 is a dark gray color. In the RGB color model, it is composed of 73 red, 73 green, and 85 blue. In the HSL color space, it has a hue of 240°, saturation of 8%, and lightness of 31%.
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 #494955 in your CSS, SCSS, or Tailwind projects.
Color Properties
240°
Hue
8%
Saturation
31%
Lightness
Dark Gray
Color Harmonies
Colors that work well with #494955 based on color theory.
Accessibility
WCAG 2.1 contrast ratio of #494955 against white and black backgrounds.
Aa#494955 on White
Contrast Ratio8.87:1
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Aa#494955 on Black
Contrast Ratio2.37:1
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Color Conversion Table
Complete conversion of #494955 across different color formats.
| Format | Value |
|---|---|
| HEX | #494955 |
| RGB | rgb(73, 73, 85) |
| HSL | hsl(240, 8%, 31%) |
| RGB Decimal | 73, 73, 85 |
| RGB Percent | 28.6%, 28.6%, 33.3% |
| CMYK (approx.) | 14%, 14%, 0%, 67% |
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