#491B2C

Color Details

HEX
#491B2C
RGB
rgb(73, 27, 44)
HSL
hsl(338, 46%, 20%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 63%, 40%, 71%)
Best text on this color #FFFFFF (CR 14.22:1) Determined by WCAG contrast ratio

Readability Previews

Black on #491b2c
Contrast 1.48:1 Fail
White on #491b2c
Contrast 14.22:1 AAA
#491b2c on Black
Contrast 1.48:1 Fail
#491b2c on White
Contrast 14.22:1 AAA

Tints & Shades

#6d4956
#927680
#b6a4ab
#3a1623
#2c101a
#1d0b12

Complement & Analogous

#1c4a39
#4a221c
#4a1c44

Triadic

#2d4a1c
#1c2d4a

Monochrome

#1d0b12 #2c101a #491b2c #927680 #b6a4ab #dbd1d5

Analogous

#4a1c44 #80607c #491b2c #6e4e49 #4a221c #3b1b16

Complementary Mix

#2c101a #491b2c #927680 #1c4a39 #6b897e #123025

Nearby Colors

#491b2b
#491b2d
#491b1c
#491b3c

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About #491B2C

#491B2C converts to RGB(73, 27, 44) and HSL(338, 46%, 20%). This page provides quick readability checks, related hues (complementary and analogous), and ready-made palettes so you can drop the color into UI components, images, or CSS immediately.

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#491B2C FAQs

What is the RGB value of #491B2C?
RGB: 73, 27, 44. Copy as CSS: rgb(73, 27, 44)
Is #491B2C a web-safe color?
No — not in the 216-color “web-safe” palette.
What is the complementary color of #491B2C?
Complement: #1c4a39.
Does #491B2C have good contrast on white or black?
On white: 14.22:1 (AAA (normal text)). On black: 1.48:1 (Fails AA).