Information about #49262B color

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Basic facts about this digital color

#49262B falls into the Red Color Family — Mild Saturation, Dark brightness. Its exact recipe is rgb(73, 38, 43) — 28.6% red, 14.9% green, 16.9% blue — and for print it converts to CMYK 0 / 14 / 12 / 71. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

#49262B is a softly balanced red that leans clearly toward the dark side. It is a natural fit for dark UI themes, backgrounds and dramatic accents. In The Official Register of Color Names it is practically indistinguishable from Courage (#4B252A). Its next-closest registered neighbors are Contraband (#462429) and Cowboy (#4D282D).

Technically, the mix leans on its red channel (rgb(73, 38, 43)), which gives #49262B its character. Accessibility-wise, white text works best on #49262B: 13.2:1 contrast (passing WCAG AAA) versus 1.6:1 for black. For print, note the heavy black component (K:71) — ink coverage matters with tones this deep. Out of 16,777,216 possible colors, #49262B is still unnamed — it can be claimed and named in The Official Register of Color Names.

#49262B color variations

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#49262B 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 #49262B

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

Courage color link
Courage

#4B252A

Contraband color link
Contraband

#462429

Cowboy color link
Cowboy

#4D282D

Volcano color link
Volcano

#4E2728

Brown Coffee color link
Brown Coffee

#4A2C2A

Fake Purple color link
Fake Purple

#43242A

Hinau color link
Hinau

#482A25

Red Earth color link
Red Earth

#462028

Arthouse color link
Arthouse

#4D202E

Zibibbo color link
Zibibbo

#51242B

Tempo color link
Tempo

#462B31

Nelson Red color link
Nelson Red

#4F2525

#49262B color backgrounds & wallpapers

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Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#49262B
  • RGB73, 38, 43
  • CMYK0, 14, 12, 71
  • HSL351°, 32%, 22%
  • HSL Precise351.429°, 31.532%, 21.765%
  • HSV351°, 48%, 29%
  • HSB351°, 48%, 29%
  • HEX ID49262B
  • DECIMAL ID4793899
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
  • Color Family (Hue)Red
  • Saturation FamilyMild Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyDark
  • Percentage of Red in RGB28.6%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB14.9%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB16.9%
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