Information about #493638 color

#493638 color image

Basic facts about this digital color

The digital color #493638 is classified in the Register under the Red Color Family, with Low Saturation and Dark brightness. In numbers: rgb(73, 54, 56) (28.6% red, 21.2% green, 22% blue), or CMYK 0 / 7 / 7 / 71 for print. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

#493638 is a gently muted red that stays on the darker end of the scale. It is a natural fit for moody backdrops, typography on light surfaces and premium packaging. In The Official Register of Color Names it is almost identical to Afficionado (#453638). Slightly further away sit Night Owl (#483335) and Barista (#453837).

Technically, the mix leans on its red channel (rgb(73, 54, 56)), which gives #493638 its character. On this background, white text reaches a 11.2:1 contrast ratio (passing WCAG AAA); black stays at 1.9:1. On paper it relies strongly on black ink (K:71), so proof dark layouts before a large print run. #493638 has no official name yet. If this shade means something to you, you can be the one to name it.

#493638 color variations

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#493638 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 #493638

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

Afficionado color link
Afficionado

#453638

Night Owl color link
Night Owl

#483335

Barista color link
Barista

#453837

Rattlesnake color link
Rattlesnake

#463835

Horoscope color link
Horoscope

#43373A

Echo color link
Echo

#483C3A

Stingray color link
Stingray

#453533

Bean color link
Bean

#4A3531

Double Felix color link
Double Felix

#453732

Urban Legend color link
Urban Legend

#42333A

Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#493638
  • RGB73, 54, 56
  • CMYK0, 7, 7, 71
  • CSSrgb(73, 54, 56)
  • HSL354°, 15%, 25%
  • HSL Precise353.684°, 14.961%, 24.902%
  • HSV354°, 26%, 29%
  • HSB354°, 26%, 29%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.286
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.212
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.220
  • GLSLvec3(0.286, 0.212, 0.220)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.286, 0.212, 0.220, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.286, 0.212, 0.220)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB28.6%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB21.2%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB22%
  • Color FamilyRed
  • Saturation FamilyLow Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyDark
  • HEX ID493638
  • DECIMAL ID4798008
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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  • Counting from2025-01-01