#494A40
Dark Gray
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About #494A40 Dark Gray
#494A40 is a dark gray color. In the RGB color model, it is composed of 73 red, 74 green, and 64 blue. In the HSL color space, it has a hue of 66°, saturation of 7%, 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 #494A40 in your CSS, SCSS, or Tailwind projects.
Color Properties
66°
Hue
7%
Saturation
27%
Lightness
Dark Gray
Color Harmonies
Colors that work well with #494A40 based on color theory.
Accessibility
WCAG 2.1 contrast ratio of #494A40 against white and black backgrounds.
Aa#494A40 on White
Contrast Ratio8.99:1
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Aa#494A40 on Black
Contrast Ratio2.34:1
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Color Conversion Table
Complete conversion of #494A40 across different color formats.
| Format | Value |
|---|---|
| HEX | #494A40 |
| RGB | rgb(73, 74, 64) |
| HSL | hsl(66, 7%, 27%) |
| RGB Decimal | 73, 74, 64 |
| RGB Percent | 28.6%, 29.0%, 25.1% |
| CMYK (approx.) | 1%, 0%, 14%, 71% |
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