Information about #491317 color

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Basic facts about this digital color

#491317 falls into the Red Color Family — Moderate Saturation, Dark brightness. The mix behind it: rgb(73, 19, 23) — 28.6% red, 7.5% green, 9% blue; the print equivalent is CMYK 0 / 21 / 20 / 71. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

A pleasantly vivid warm red, #491317 stays on the darker end of the scale. 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 just a few steps away from Cocoa Bean (#481C1C). Slightly further away sit Maroon Oak (#520C17) and Heath (#541012).

Technically, the mix leans on its red channel (rgb(73, 19, 23)), which gives #491317 its character. On this background, white text reaches a 15.1:1 contrast ratio (passing WCAG AAA); black stays at 1.4:1. For print, note the heavy black component (K:71) — ink coverage matters with tones this deep. #491317 has no official name yet. If this shade means something to you, you can be the one to name it.

#491317 color variations

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#491317 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 #491317

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

Cocoa Bean color link
Cocoa Bean

#481C1C

Maroon Oak color link
Maroon Oak

#520C17

Heath color link
Heath

#541012

Dark Sienna color link
Dark Sienna

#3C1414

French Puce color link
French Puce

#4E1609

Ravishing color link
Ravishing

#401A22

Mayhem color link
Mayhem

#4D1B25

Deep Oak color link
Deep Oak

#412010

Red Baron color link
Red Baron

#511D22

JayHawk Red color link
JayHawk Red

#58181F

#491317 color backgrounds & wallpapers

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Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#491317
  • RGB73, 19, 23
  • CMYK0, 21, 20, 71
  • HSL356°, 59%, 18%
  • HSL Precise355.556°, 58.696%, 18.039%
  • HSV356°, 74%, 29%
  • HSB356°, 74%, 29%
  • HEX ID491317
  • DECIMAL ID4789015
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
  • Color Family (Hue)Red
  • Saturation FamilyModerate Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyDark
  • Percentage of Red in RGB28.6%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB7.5%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB9%
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