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#494A4C Hex Code

Color Name: Outer Space

What is hex #494A4C Color?

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The color name of hex code #494A4C is Outer Space. The RGB values are (73, 74, 76) which means it is composed of 33% red, 33% green and 34% blue. The CMYK color codes, used in printers, are C:4 M:3 Y:0 K:70. In the HSV/HSB scale, #494A4C has a hue of 220°, 4% saturation and a brightness value of 30%.
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 #494A4C Color Codes

Color NameOuter Space
RGB Values(73, 74, 76)
CMYK Values(4%, 3%, 0%, 70%)
HSV/HSB Values(220°, 4%, 30%)
Closest Web Safe#333333
Inverse Color#B6B5B3 [Philippine Silver]
Closest Pantone®7540 C
Closest RAL7024 [Graphite grey]
Complementary Color#4C4B49 [Quartz]
#494A4C Converted to Grayscale Codes
Simple Average#4A4A4A
Desaturated#4B4B4B
Weighted Average (Most Common)#4A4A4A
Weighted Average (Luma)#4A4A4A
Weighted Average (Gamma Adjusted)#8E8E8E

Hex #494A4C Color Palettes

494A4C is almost gray. We don't think there is any need to display the color palettes.
Complementary color palette of 494A4C. Complementary color is 4C4B49

Complementary Palette

The complement of #494A4C is #4C4B49 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 #494A4C color is offered by #4C4B49. 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.

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Analogous color palette with (494A4C, 4A494C and 494C4C)

Analogous Palette

The analogous colors of #494A4C are #4A494C and #494C4C, called Quartz and Outer Space, respectively. In the RGB color wheel, they are located to the right and left of #494A4C 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.

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Split Complementary color palette with (494A4C, 4C4A49 and 4C4C49)

Split-Complementary Palette

As per the RGB color wheel, the split-complementary colors of #494A4C are #4C4A49 (Quartz) and #4C4C49 (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.

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Triadic color palette with (494A4C, 4C494A and 4A4C49)

Triadic Palette

#494A4C triadic color palette has three colors each of which is separated by 120° in the RGB wheel. Thus, #4C494A (Quartz) and #4A4C49 (Outer Space) along with #494A4C, 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.

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Tetradic color palette with (494A4C, 4C494A, 4C4B49 and 494C4B)

Tetradic Palette

The tetradic palette of #494A4C has #4C494A (Quartz), #4C4B49 (Quartz) and #494C4B (Outer Space). 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.

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Square color palette with (494A4C, 4C494C, 4C4B49 and 494C4A)

Square Palette

The square color palette of #494A4C contains #4C494C (Quartz), #4C4B49 (Quartz) and #494C4A (Outer Space). 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.

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Hex #494A4C Rainbow Colors Palette

Our #494A4C 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.

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Tints, Tones & Shades of 494A4C Color

Tints

  • Transparent 6D6E706D6E70
  • Transparent 808082808082
  • Transparent 929294929294
  • Transparent A4A5A6A4A5A6
  • Transparent B6B7B7B6B7B7
  • Transparent C8C9C9C8C9C9
  • Transparent DBDBDBDBDBDB
  • Transparent EDEDEDEDEDED

Tones

  • Transparent 545556545556
  • Transparent 5A5A5C5A5A5C
  • Transparent 5F60615F6061
  • Transparent 656566656566
  • Transparent 6A6A6B6A6A6B
  • Transparent 707070707070
  • Transparent 757576757576
  • Transparent 7B7B7B7B7B7B

Shades

  • Transparent 3A3B3D3A3B3D
  • Transparent 333435333435
  • Transparent 2C2C2E2C2C2E
  • Transparent 252526252526
  • Transparent 1D1E1E1D1E1E
  • Transparent 161617161617
  • Transparent 0F0F0F0F0F0F
  • Transparent 070708070708

#494A4C Color Patterns

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    #494A4C Houndstooth Pattern

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    #494A4C Trellis Pattern

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    #494A4C Plaid Pattern


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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.