Information about #494C59 color

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Basic facts about this digital color

The digital color #494C59 is classified in the Register under the Blue Color Family, with Low Saturation and Neutral brightness. In numbers: rgb(73, 76, 89) (28.6% red, 29.8% green, 34.9% blue), or CMYK 6 / 5 / 0 / 65 for print. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

#494C59 is a calm, restrained blue that sits comfortably between light and dark. It is a natural fit for understated, calm designs that favor harmony over drama. In The Official Register of Color Names it is almost identical to Abbey (#4C4F56). Nearby in the Register you will also find HEX (#484558) and Dark Grayish Azure (#424E59).

Technically, the mix leans on its blue channel (rgb(73, 76, 89)), which gives #494C59 its character. If you plan to put text on a #494C59 background, choose white — the contrast ratio is 8.5:1 (passing WCAG AAA), while black manages only 2.5:1. For print, note the heavy black component (K:65) — ink coverage matters with tones this deep. #494C59 has no official name yet. If this shade means something to you, you can be the one to name it.

#494C59 color variations

View this color variations of tints, shades, tones and hues.

#494C59 color tints

Tints look brighter, pastel, and less intense.
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White

#FFFFFF

#494C59 color shades

Shades look darker, richer, and more solid.
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Black

#000000

#494C59 color tones

Tones looks more sophisticated and complex than base colors.
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Grey

#808080

#494C59 color hues

A hue refers to the basic neighbors of color and is variation of base color on the color wheel.
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#494C59 color harmonies

Color harmonies are pleasing color schemes created according to their position on a color wheel.

Complementary

Complementary color schemes are made by picking two opposite colors con the color wheel. They appear vibrant near to each other.

Complementary color schemes
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Split complementary

Split complementary schemes are like complementary but they uses two adiacent colors of the complement. They are more flexible than complementary ones.

Split complementary color scheme
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Analogous

Analogous color schemes are made by picking three colors that are next to each other on the color wheel. They are perceived as calm and serene.

Analogous color scheme
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Triadic

Triadic color schemes are created by picking three colors equally spaced on the color wheel. They appear quite contrasted and multicolored.

Triadic color scheme
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Tetradic

Tetradic color schemes are made form two couples of complementary colors in a rectangular shape on the color wheel.

Tetradic color scheme
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Square

Square color schemes are like tetradic arranged in a square instead of rectangle. Colors appear even more contrasting.

Square color scheme
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Nearest named colors to #494C59

The closest officially registered color names in the Register, ordered by similarity — your shade’s neighborhood is already being claimed.

Abbey color link
Abbey

#4C4F56

HEX color link
HEX

#484558

Dark Grayish Azure color link
Dark Grayish Azure

#424E59

Mako color link
Mako

#444954

Gun Powder color link
Gun Powder

#484753

Dark Grayish Sapphire Blue color link
Dark Grayish Sapphire Blue

#424859

Trout color link
Trout

#4C5356

Mulled Wine color link
Mulled Wine

#524D5B

Half Grey Friars color link
Half Grey Friars

#4F5255

Ox Gray color link
Ox Gray

#414E54

Jetsetter color link
Jetsetter

#40505A

Dark Grayish Indigo color link
Dark Grayish Indigo

#484259

#494C59 color backgrounds & wallpapers

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Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#494C59
  • RGB73, 76, 89
  • CMYK6, 5, 0, 65
  • HSL229°, 10%, 32%
  • HSL Precise228.75°, 9.877%, 31.765%
  • HSV229°, 18%, 35%
  • HSB229°, 18%, 35%
  • HEX ID494C59
  • DECIMAL ID4803673
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
  • Color Family (Hue)Blue
  • Saturation FamilyLow Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyNeutral
  • Percentage of Red in RGB28.6%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB29.8%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB34.9%
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