Information about #483E0D color

#483E0D color image

Basic facts about this digital color

The digital color #483E0D is classified in the Register under the Yellow Color Family, with High Saturation and Dark brightness. Its exact recipe is rgb(72, 62, 13) — 28.2% red, 24.3% green, 5.1% blue — and for print it converts to CMYK 0 / 4 / 23 / 72. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

A vivid, lively yellow, #483E0D carries a shadowy depth. Expect to see shades like this in moody backdrops, typography on light surfaces and premium packaging. In The Official Register of Color Names it is a hair away from Bronzetone (#4D400F). Nearby in the Register you will also find Pineapple (#563C0D) and Thatch Green (#403D19).

In RGB terms — rgb(72, 62, 13) — the red channel does the heavy lifting here. On this background, white text reaches a 10.7:1 contrast ratio (passing WCAG AAA); black stays at 2.0:1. On paper it relies strongly on black ink (K:72), so proof dark layouts before a large print run. Like most of the 16.7 million digital colors, this one is still waiting for a name — naming it takes a minute.

#483E0D color variations

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#483E0D 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 #483E0D

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

Bronzetone color link
Bronzetone

#4D400F

Pineapple color link
Pineapple

#563C0D

Thatch Green color link
Thatch Green

#403D19

Xander color link
Xander

#44500C

Dark Olive color link
Dark Olive

#373E02

Lisbon Brown color link
Lisbon Brown

#423921

Cafe Noir color link
Cafe Noir

#4B3621

Deep Amber color link
Deep Amber

#594300

Madras color link
Madras

#473E23

Deep Gamboge color link
Deep Gamboge

#593800

Rimutaka color link
Rimutaka

#4B3C23

Green Brown color link
Green Brown

#544E03

Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#483E0D
  • RGB72, 62, 13
  • CMYK0, 4, 23, 72
  • CSSrgb(72, 62, 13)
  • HSL50°, 69%, 17%
  • HSL Precise49.831°, 69.412%, 16.667%
  • HSV50°, 82%, 28%
  • HSB50°, 82%, 28%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.282
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.243
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.051
  • GLSLvec3(0.282, 0.243, 0.051)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.282, 0.243, 0.051, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.282, 0.243, 0.051)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB28.2%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB24.3%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB5.1%
  • Color FamilyYellow
  • Saturation FamilyHigh Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyDark
  • HEX ID483E0D
  • DECIMAL ID4734477
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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  • Counting from2025-01-01