Information about #494D5F color

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Basic facts about this digital color

The digital color #494D5F is classified in the Register under the Blue Color Family, with Low Saturation and Neutral brightness. Its exact recipe is rgb(73, 77, 95) — 28.6% red, 30.2% green, 37.3% blue — and for print it converts to CMYK 9 / 7 / 0 / 63. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

#494D5F presents itself as a softly toned deep-sea blue — one that holds a balanced mid-tone. It is a natural fit for understated, calm designs that favor harmony over drama. In The Official Register of Color Names it is practically indistinguishable from Frances Navy (#42485F). Its next-closest registered neighbors are Dark Grayish Azure (#424E59) and Abbey (#4C4F56).

In RGB terms — rgb(73, 77, 95) — the blue channel does the heavy lifting here. If you plan to put text on a #494D5F background, choose white — the contrast ratio is 8.4:1 (passing WCAG AAA), while black manages only 2.5:1. For print, note the heavy black component (K:63) — ink coverage matters with tones this deep. No one has named #494D5F so far. Register a name for it and it becomes a permanent record.

#494D5F color variations

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#494D5F 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

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

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

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

Tetradic

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

Tetradic color scheme

Square

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

Square color scheme

Nearest named colors to #494D5F

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

Frances Navy color link
Frances Navy

#42485F

Abbey color link
Abbey

#4C4F56

Mulled Wine color link
Mulled Wine

#524D5B

Jimmy Dean color link
Jimmy Dean

#51535D

Compass color link
Compass

#4B5761

HEX color link
HEX

#484558

Jetsetter color link
Jetsetter

#40505A

Balderdash color link
Balderdash

#465659

Trout color link
Trout

#4C5356

San Juan color link
San Juan

#445761

#494D5F color backgrounds & wallpapers

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Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#494D5F
  • RGB73, 77, 95
  • CMYK9, 7, 0, 63
  • HSL229°, 13%, 33%
  • HSL Precise229.091°, 13.095%, 32.941%
  • HSV229°, 23%, 37%
  • HSB229°, 23%, 37%
  • HEX ID494D5F
  • DECIMAL ID4803935
  • 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 RGB30.2%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB37.3%
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