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#414849 Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #414849 including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#414849 Color Information

#414849 RGB value is (65, 72, 73). The hex color red value is 65, green is 72, and blue is 73. Its HSL format shows a hue of 187°, saturation of 6 percent, and lightness of27 percent. The CMYK process values are 11 percent, 1 percent, 0 percent, 71percent.

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#414849 Color Meaning

Color #414849 evokes cosmic neutrality and technological calm. #414849 cool, desaturated gray-green mimics the void between stars—neither warm nor cold, but observant. Color #414849 functions as a modern neutral that avoids the sterility of pure gray while resisting emotional pull. Color #414849 is the backdrop for focus. In UI/UX design, #414849 tone reduces eye strain during prolonged use, especially in data dashboards and control rooms. Its subtle green undertone counters the blue-light fatigue common in digital environments. Unlike warmer greys that feel domestic, color #414849 feels calibrated—like instrument panels or satellite housings. Culturally, #414849 references space exploration, speculative futures, and minimalist tech aesthetics. #414849 doesn’t romanticize the cosmos; #414849 operationalizes #414849. Color #414849 pairs effectively with electric blues or muted oranges to create palettes that feel both advanced and grounded—ideal for SaaS platforms and scientific communication. Color #414849 isn’t empty—#414849’s poised.

Color Conversion

Convert #414849 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
#414849
RGB
rgb(65, 72, 73)
HSL
hsl(187°, 6%, 27%)
CMYK
cmyk(11%, 1%, 0%, 71%)
HSV
hsv(187°, 11%, 29%)
XYZ
5.6999 6.2396 7.2073
Yxy
6.2396 0.2977 0.3259
Hunter Lab
24.9792 -0.0536 -0.0304
CIE-Lab
30.0090 -2.6045 -1.5775

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red65 / 255 (25%)
25%
Green72 / 255 (28%)
28%
Blue73 / 255 (29%)
29%

CMYK Values

Cyan11 / 100 (11%)
11%
Magenta1 / 100 (1%)
Yellow0 / 100 (0%)
Key (Black)71 / 100 (71%)
71%

Color Variations

#414849 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

#414849 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 #414849 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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Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

9.34:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

9.34:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

9.34:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #414849 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

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protanopia

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #414849;

Text Color

color: #414849;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #414849;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #41484940;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #414849;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #414849 0%, #292d2e 100%);

#414849 Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about #414849 color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.