Information about #493C1C color

#493C1C color image

Basic facts about this digital color

The digital color #493C1C is classified in the Register under the Orange Color Family, with Moderate Saturation and Dark brightness. In numbers: rgb(73, 60, 28) (28.6% red, 23.5% green, 11% blue), or CMYK 0 / 5 / 18 / 71 for print. New to color codes? See our guide to RGB color codes.

#493C1C is a pleasantly vivid orange that carries a shadowy depth. In practice it works well for moody backdrops, typography on light surfaces and premium packaging. In The Official Register of Color Names it is almost identical to Rimutaka (#4B3C23). Nearby in the Register you will also find Madras (#473E23) and Cafe Noir (#4B3621).

In RGB terms — rgb(73, 60, 28) — the red channel does the heavy lifting here. On this background, white text reaches a 10.8:1 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. Like most of the 16.7 million digital colors, this one is still waiting for a name — naming it takes a minute.

#493C1C color variations

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#493C1C 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 #493C1C

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

Rimutaka color link
Rimutaka

#4B3C23

Madras color link
Madras

#473E23

Cafe Noir color link
Cafe Noir

#4B3621

Lisbon Brown color link
Lisbon Brown

#423921

Thatch Green color link
Thatch Green

#403D19

Longbush color link
Longbush

#413922

Iroko color link
Iroko

#433120

Mikado color link
Mikado

#3F3623

Indian Tan color link
Indian Tan

#4F301F

Bronzetone color link
Bronzetone

#4D400F

Woodburn color link
Woodburn

#463629

#493C1C color backgrounds & wallpapers

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Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#493C1C
  • RGB73, 60, 28
  • CMYK0, 5, 18, 71
  • HSL43°, 45%, 20%
  • HSL Precise42.667°, 44.554%, 19.804%
  • HSV43°, 62%, 29%
  • HSB43°, 62%, 29%
  • HEX ID493C1C
  • DECIMAL ID4799516
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
  • Color Family (Hue)Orange
  • Saturation FamilyModerate Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyDark
  • Percentage of Red in RGB28.6%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB23.5%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB11%
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