#494A49 Hex Code
Color Name: Outer Space
What is hex #494A49 Color?
The color name of hex code #494A49 is Outer Space. The RGB values are (73, 74, 73) which means it is composed of
33% red, 34% green and 33% blue. The CMYK color codes, used in printers, are C:1 M:0 Y:1 K:71. In the HSV/HSB scale, #494A49 has a hue of 120°, 1% saturation and a brightness value of 29%.
Details of other color codes including equivalent web safe and HTML & CSS colors are given in the table below. Also listed are the closest Pantone® (PMS) and RAL colors.
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Hex #494A49 Color Codes
| Color Name | Outer Space |
| RGB Values | (73, 74, 73) |
| CMYK Values | (1%, 0%, 1%, 71%) |
| HSV/HSB Values | (120°, 1%, 29%) |
| Closest Web Safe | #333333 |
| Inverse Color | #B6B5B6 [Philippine Silver] |
| Closest Pantone® | 418 C |
| Closest RAL | 7022 [Umbra grey] |
| Complementary Color | #4A494A [Quartz] |
| #494A49 Converted to Grayscale Codes | |
|---|---|
| Simple Average | #494949 |
| Desaturated | #4A4A4A |
| Weighted Average (Most Common) | #4A4A4A |
| Weighted Average (Luma) | #4A4A4A |
| Weighted Average (Gamma Adjusted) | #8D8D8D |
Hex #494A49 Color Palettes
494A49 is almost gray. We don't think there is any need to display the color palettes.
Complementary Palette
The complement of #494A49 is #4A494A which is called Quartz. Complementary colors are those found at the opposite ends of the color wheel. Thus, as per the RGB system, the best contrast to #494A49 color is offered by #4A494A. The complementary color palette is easiest to use and work with. Studies have shown that contrasting color palette is the best way to grab a viewer's attention.
Analogous Palette
The analogous colors of #494A49 are #494A4A and #4A4A49, called Outer Space and Quartz, respectively. In the RGB color wheel, they are located to the right and left of #494A49 with a 30° separation. An analogous color palette is extremely soothing to the eyes and works wonders if your main color is soft or pastel.
Split-Complementary Palette
As per the RGB color wheel, the split-complementary colors of #494A49 are #4A494A (Quartz) and #4A494A (Quartz). A split-complementary color palette consists of the main color along with those on either side (30°) of the complementary color. Based on our research, usage of split-complementary palettes is on the rise online, especially in graphics and web sites designs. It may be because it is not as contrasting as the complementary color palette and, hence, results in a combination which is pleasant to the eyes.
Triadic Palette
#494A49 triadic color palette has three colors each of which is separated by 120° in the RGB wheel. Thus, #49494A (Outer Space) and #4A4949 (Quartz) along with #494A49, our main color, create a stunning and beautiful triadic palette with the maximum variation in hue and, therefore, offering the best possible contrast when taken together.
Tetradic Palette
The tetradic palette of #494A49 has #49494A (Outer Space), #4A494A (Quartz) and #4A4A49 (Quartz). A tetradic color palette is complex and, in most cases, should not be used off-the-shelf. We suggest tweaking the colors a little bit to achieve desired results.
Square Palette
The square color palette of #494A49 contains #494A4A (Outer Space), #4A494A (Quartz) and #4A4A49 (Quartz). Quite like triadic, the hues in a square palette are at the maximum distance from each other, which is 90°.
Note: For several colors purposes, a square palette may look much better than the tetrad color palette.
Hex #494A49 Rainbow Colors Palette
Our #494A49 rainbow color palette is based on the RGB color model and consists of 7 colors, just like the traditional rainbow. You might not see a lot of variation in color, especially if the chosen color is dark or extremely light. However, this can lead interesting rainbow palettes that are faded, soft, pastel or dull.
Tints, Tones & Shades of 494A49 Color
Tints
6D6E6D- 808080
- 929292
- A4A5A4
- B6B7B6
- C8C9C8
- DBDBDB
- EDEDED
Tones
- 545554
- 5A5A5A
- 5F605F
- 656565
- 6A6A6A
- 707070
- 757575
- 7B7B7B
Shades
- 3A3B3A
- 333433
- 2C2C2C
- 252525
- 1D1E1D
- 161616
- 0F0F0F
- 070707
#494A49 Color Patterns
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Color names have been derived from known and trusted lists OR have been formulated by us. They are close approximations and may not translate to exact names. Also, color is perceived and named differently in cultures and communities around the world. As per studies, only a handful of colors are interpretted and named in the same way across the globe.
