#494E5C Hex Code
Color Name: Davy's Grey
What is hex #494E5C Color?
The color name of hex code #494E5C is Davy's Grey. The RGB values are (73, 78, 92) which means it is composed of
30% red, 32% green and 38% blue. The CMYK color codes, used in printers, are C:21 M:15 Y:0 K:64. In the HSV/HSB scale, #494E5C has a hue of 224°, 21% saturation and a brightness value of 36%.
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 #494E5C Color Codes
| Color Name | Davy's Grey |
| RGB Values | (73, 78, 92) |
| CMYK Values | (21%, 15%, 0%, 64%) |
| HSV/HSB Values | (224°, 21%, 36%) |
| Closest Web Safe | #336666 |
| Inverse Color | #B6B1A3 [Silver Foil] |
| Closest Pantone® | 7540 C |
| Closest RAL | 7015 [Slate grey] |
| Complementary Color | #5C5749 [Umber] |
| #494E5C Converted to Grayscale Codes | |
|---|---|
| Simple Average | #515151 |
| Desaturated | #535353 |
| Weighted Average (Most Common) | #4E4E4E |
| Weighted Average (Luma) | #4E4E4E |
| Weighted Average (Gamma Adjusted) | #919191 |
Hex #494E5C Color Palettes
Complementary Palette
The complement of #494E5C is #5C5749 which is called Umber. Complementary colors are those found at the opposite ends of the color wheel. Thus, as per the RGB system, the best contrast to #494E5C color is offered by #5C5749. 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 #494E5C are #4E495C and #49585C, called Quartz and Feldgrau, respectively. In the RGB color wheel, they are located to the right and left of #494E5C 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 #494E5C are #5C4E49 (Umber) and #585C49 (Ebony). 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
#494E5C triadic color palette has three colors each of which is separated by 120° in the RGB wheel. Thus, #5C494E (Dark Liver) and #4E5C49 (Gray-Asparagus) along with #494E5C, 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 #494E5C has #5C494E (Dark Liver), #5C5749 (Umber) and #495C57 (Feldgrau). 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 #494E5C contains #5C4958 (Eggplant), #5C5749 (Umber) and #495C4E (Feldgrau). 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 #494E5C Rainbow Colors Palette
Our #494E5C 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 494E5C Color
Tints
6D717D- 80838D
- 92959D
- A4A7AE
- B6B8BE
- C8CACE
- DBDCDE
- EDEDEF
Tones
- 545863
- 5A5D67
- 5F626A
- 65676E
- 6A6C72
- 707175
- 757679
- 7B7B7C
Shades
- 3A3E4A
- 333740
- 2C2F37
- 25272E
- 1D1F25
- 16171C
- 0F1012
- 070809
#494E5C Color Patterns
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#494E5C Gingham Checks
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#494E5C Vertical Stripes Pattern
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#494E5C Polka Dots Pattern
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#494E5C Honeycomb Pattern
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#494E5C Leaves Pattern
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#494E5C Houndstooth Pattern
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#494E5C Trellis Pattern
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#494E5C Plaid Pattern
#494E5C Color Interior Ideas
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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.
