Information about #493D36 color

#493D36 color image

Basic facts about this digital color

The digital color #493D36 is classified in the Register under the Orange Color Family, with Low Saturation and Dark brightness. Its exact recipe is rgb(73, 61, 54) — 28.6% red, 23.9% green, 21.2% blue — and for print it converts to CMYK 0 / 5 / 7 / 71. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

#493D36 presents itself as a softly toned warm orange — one that leans clearly toward the dark side. It is a natural fit for night-mode interfaces and high-contrast pairings with light text. In The Official Register of Color Names it is practically indistinguishable from Brown Rat Grey (#4B3C39). Its next-closest registered neighbors are Dark Lava (#483C32) and Echo (#483C3A).

Technically, the mix leans on its red channel (rgb(73, 61, 54)), which gives #493D36 its character. If you plan to put text on a #493D36 background, choose white — the contrast ratio is 10.5:1 (passing WCAG AAA), while black manages only 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 #493D36 so far. Register a name for it and it becomes a permanent record.

#493D36 color variations

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#493D36 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 #493D36

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

Dark Lava color link
Dark Lava

#483C32

Echo color link
Echo

#483C3A

Double Mondo color link
Double Mondo

#4A4237

Rattlesnake color link
Rattlesnake

#463835

Kina Brown color link
Kina Brown

#433D38

Barista color link
Barista

#453837

Paco color link
Paco

#4F4037

Ash Brown color link
Ash Brown

#493F2F

Crater Brown color link
Crater Brown

#4D3E3C

Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#493D36
  • RGB73, 61, 54
  • CMYK0, 5, 7, 71
  • CSSrgb(73, 61, 54)
  • HSL22°, 15%, 25%
  • HSL Precise22.105°, 14.961%, 24.902%
  • HSV22°, 26%, 29%
  • HSB22°, 26%, 29%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.286
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.239
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.212
  • GLSLvec3(0.286, 0.239, 0.212)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.286, 0.239, 0.212, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.286, 0.239, 0.212)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB28.6%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB23.9%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB21.2%
  • Color FamilyOrange
  • Saturation FamilyLow Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyDark
  • HEX ID493D36
  • DECIMAL ID4799798
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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  • Counting from2025-01-01