Information about #483C23 color

#483C23 color image

Basic facts about this digital color

In the Register's classification, #483C23 belongs to the Orange Color Family, featuring Mild Saturation and Dark brightness. The mix behind it: rgb(72, 60, 35) — 28.2% red, 23.5% green, 13.7% blue; the print equivalent is CMYK 0 / 5 / 15 / 72. New to color codes? See our guide to RGB color codes.

The color #483C23 reads as a softly balanced orange and carries a shadowy depth. Designers typically reach for tones like this for night-mode interfaces and high-contrast pairings with light text. In The Official Register of Color Names it is almost identical to Madras (#473E23). Nearby in the Register you will also find Rimutaka (#4B3C23) and Lisbon Brown (#423921).

Technically, the mix leans on its red channel (rgb(72, 60, 35)), which gives #483C23 its character. If you plan to put text on a #483C23 background, choose white — the contrast ratio is 10.8:1 (passing WCAG AAA), while black manages only 1.9:1. For print, note the heavy black component (K:72) — ink coverage matters with tones this deep. #483C23 has no official name yet. If this shade means something to you, you can be the one to name it.

#483C23 color variations

View this color variations of tints, shades, tones and hues.

#483C23 color harmonies

Color harmonies are pleasing color schemes created according to their position on a color wheel.

Complementary

Complementary color schemes are made by picking two opposite colors con the color wheel. They appear vibrant near to each other.

Complementary color schemes

Split complementary

Split complementary schemes are like complementary but they uses two adiacent colors of the complement. They are more flexible than complementary ones.

Split complementary color scheme

Analogous

Analogous color schemes are made by picking three colors that are next to each other on the color wheel. They are perceived as calm and serene.

Analogous color scheme

Triadic

Triadic color schemes are created by picking three colors equally spaced on the color wheel. They appear quite contrasted and multicolored.

Triadic color scheme

Tetradic

Tetradic color schemes are made form two couples of complementary colors in a rectangular shape on the color wheel.

Tetradic color scheme

Square

Square color schemes are like tetradic arranged in a square instead of rectangle. Colors appear even more contrasting.

Square color scheme

Nearest named colors to #483C23

The closest officially registered color names in the Register, ordered by similarity — your shade’s neighborhood is already being claimed.

Madras color link
Madras

#473E23

Rimutaka color link
Rimutaka

#4B3C23

Lisbon Brown color link
Lisbon Brown

#423921

Cafe Noir color link
Cafe Noir

#4B3621

Longbush color link
Longbush

#413922

Woodburn color link
Woodburn

#463629

Woodrush color link
Woodrush

#45402B

Onion color link
Onion

#48412B

Suburban color link
Suburban

#48402C

Dark Rum color link
Dark Rum

#45362B

Jacko Bean color link
Jacko Bean

#413628

Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#483C23
  • RGB72, 60, 35
  • CMYK0, 5, 15, 72
  • CSSrgb(72, 60, 35)
  • HSL41°, 35%, 21%
  • HSL Precise40.541°, 34.579%, 20.98%
  • HSV41°, 51%, 28%
  • HSB41°, 51%, 28%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.282
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.235
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.137
  • GLSLvec3(0.282, 0.235, 0.137)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.282, 0.235, 0.137, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.282, 0.235, 0.137)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB28.2%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB23.5%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB13.7%
  • Color FamilyOrange
  • Saturation FamilyMild Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyDark
  • HEX ID483C23
  • DECIMAL ID4733987
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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  • Counting from2025-01-01