Color swatch image showing #00494C with RGB(0,73,76) values
Color swatch image showing #00494C with RGB(0,73,76) values

#00494C Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #00494C including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#00494C Color Information

#00494C RGB value is (0, 73, 76). The hex color red value is 0, green is 73, and blue is 76. Its HSL format shows a hue of 182°, saturation of 100 percent, and lightness of 15 percent. The CMYK process values are 100 percent, 4 percent, 0 percent, 70 percent.

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#00494C Color Meaning

Color #00494C signifies abyssal life, secret fertility, and submerged mystery. #00494C extremely dark, greenish-blue is nearly black, suggesting the deepest parts of swamps, the ocean floor, and spaces where light barely penetrates. Psychologically, color #00494C evokes the unknown, profound stillness, and a sense of life forms that thrive in utter darkness. #00494C culturally references untamed wilderness, deep-sea exploration, and the concept of primordial soup. Spiritually, #00494C color represents the unconscious mind, the mystery of origins, and potential that exists before light, acting as the ultimate symbol of fertile, consuming darkness.

Color Conversion

Convert #00494C across different color models and formats. These conversions help designers work seamlessly between digital and print media, ensuring this color maintains its intended appearance across RGB screens, CMYK printers, and HSL color manipulations.

HEX
#00494C
RGB
rgb(0, 73, 76)
HSL
hsl(182°, 100%, 15%)
CMYK
cmyk(100%, 4%, 0%, 70%)
HSV
hsv(182°, 100%, 30%)
XYZ
3.6871 5.2869 7.6636
Yxy
5.2869 0.2216 0.3178
Hunter Lab
22.9933 -0.2860 -0.1292
CIE-Lab
27.5370 -18.4009 -7.5124

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red0 / 255 (0%)
Green73 / 255 (29%)
29%
Blue76 / 255 (30%)
30%

CMYK Values

Cyan100 / 100 (100%)
100%
Magenta4 / 100 (4%)
Yellow0 / 100 (0%)
Key (Black)70 / 100 (70%)
70%

Color Variations

#00494C harmonies come to life through carefully balanced shades, tints, and tones, giving this color depth and flexibility across light and dark variations. Shades add richness, tints bring an airy softness, and tones soften intensity, making it easy to pair in clean, modern palettes.

Color Harmonies

#00494C harmonies create beautiful relationships with other colors based on their position on the color wheel. Each harmony type offers unique design possibilities, enabling cohesive and visually appealing color schemes.

Analogous

Colors adjacent on the color wheel (30° apart)

Complementary

Colors opposite on the color wheel (180° apart)

Split Complementary

Three colors using one base hue and the two hues beside its opposite

Triadic

Three colors evenly spaced (120° apart)

Tetradic

Four colors forming a rectangle on the wheel

Square

Four colors evenly spaced (90° apart)

Double Split

Four colors formed from two base hues and the colors next to their opposites

Monochromatic

Variations of a single hue

Contrast Checker

(WCAG 2.1) Test #00494C for accessibility compliance against white and black backgrounds. Proper contrast ensures this color remains readable and usable for all audiences, meeting WCAG 2.1 standards for both normal and large text applications.

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#00494C

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

10.21:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

10.21:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

10.21:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #00494C appears to people with different types of color vision deficiencies. These simulations help create more inclusive designs that consider how this color is perceived across various visual abilities.

Normal Vision

#00494C

protanopia

#20204b

Note: These simulations are approximations. Actual color vision deficiency varies by individual.

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #00494C;

Text Color

color: #00494C;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #00494C;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #00494C40;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #00494C;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #00494C 0%, #003435 100%);

#00494C Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about #00494C color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.