Information about #493C20 color

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Basic facts about this digital color

The digital color #493C20 is classified in the Register under the Orange Color Family, with Mild Saturation and Dark brightness. In numbers: rgb(73, 60, 32) (28.6% red, 23.5% green, 12.5% blue), or CMYK 0 / 5 / 16 / 71 for print. New to color codes? See our guide to RGB color codes.

The color #493C20 reads as a softly balanced amber-leaning orange and carries a shadowy depth. Designers typically reach for tones like this for moody backdrops, typography on light surfaces and premium packaging. In The Official Register of Color Names it is practically indistinguishable from Rimutaka (#4B3C23). Nearby in the Register you will also find Madras (#473E23) and Cafe Noir (#4B3621).

In RGB terms — rgb(73, 60, 32) — 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 2.0:1. On paper it relies strongly on black ink (K:71), so proof dark layouts before a large print run. No one has named #493C20 so far. Register a name for it and it becomes a permanent record.

#493C20 color variations

View this color variations of tints, shades, tones and hues.

#493C20 color tints

Tints look brighter, pastel, and less intense.
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#B59756

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#CDB98E

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White

#FFFFFF

#493C20 color shades

Shades look darker, richer, and more solid.
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#3B301A

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#2C2413

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Black

#000000

#493C20 color tones

Tones looks more sophisticated and complex than base colors.
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#594C2F

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Grey

#808080

#493C20 color hues

A hue refers to the basic neighbors of color and is variation of base color on the color wheel.
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#4A2C20

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#4A2025

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#493C20 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
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#212E4A
#212E4A

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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
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#28214A
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#21434A
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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
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#4A2821
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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
#493C20
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#214A3D
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#3D214A
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Tetradic

Tetradic color schemes are made form two couples of complementary colors in a rectangular shape on the color wheel.

Tetradic color scheme
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#2E4A21
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#212E4A
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#3D214A
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Square

Square color schemes are like tetradic arranged in a square instead of rectangle. Colors appear even more contrasting.

Square color scheme
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#214A28
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#212E4A
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#4A2143
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Nearest named colors to #493C20

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

Longbush color link
Longbush

#413922

Woodburn color link
Woodburn

#463629

Thatch Green color link
Thatch Green

#403D19

Mikado color link
Mikado

#3F3623

Onion color link
Onion

#48412B

Woodrush color link
Woodrush

#45402B

Teak Stain color link
Teak Stain

#4E3529

Iroko color link
Iroko

#433120

#493C20 color backgrounds & wallpapers

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Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#493C20
  • RGB73, 60, 32
  • CMYK0, 5, 16, 71
  • HSL41°, 39%, 21%
  • HSL Precise40.976°, 39.048%, 20.588%
  • HSV41°, 56%, 29%
  • HSB41°, 56%, 29%
  • HEX ID493C20
  • DECIMAL ID4799520
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
  • Color Family (Hue)Orange
  • Saturation FamilyMild Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyDark
  • Percentage of Red in RGB28.6%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB23.5%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB12.5%
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