#493B1C

Color Details

HEX
#493B1C
RGB
rgb(73, 59, 28)
HSL
hsl(41, 45%, 20%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 19%, 62%, 71%)
Best text on this color #FFFFFF (CR 10.91:1) Determined by WCAG contrast ratio

Readability Previews

Black on #493b1c
Contrast 1.93:1 Fail
White on #493b1c
Contrast 10.91:1 AAA
#493b1c on Black
Contrast 1.93:1 Fail
#493b1c on White
Contrast 10.91:1 AAA

Tints & Shades

#6d6249
#928977
#b6b1a4
#3a2f16
#2c2311
#1d180b

Complement & Analogous

#1c2b4a
#424a1c
#4a241c

Triadic

#1c4a3b
#3b1c4a

Monochrome

#1d180b #2c2311 #493b1c #928977 #b6b1a4 #dbd8d2

Analogous

#4a241c #806660 #493b1c #686e49 #424a1c #353b16

Complementary Mix

#2c2311 #493b1c #928977 #1c2b4a #6b7589 #121c30

Nearby Colors

#493b1b
#493b1d
#493b0c
#493b2c

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About #493B1C

#493B1C converts to RGB(73, 59, 28) and HSL(41, 45%, 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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#493B1C FAQs

What is the RGB value of #493B1C?
RGB: 73, 59, 28. Copy as CSS: rgb(73, 59, 28)
Is #493B1C a web-safe color?
No — not in the 216-color “web-safe” palette.
What is the complementary color of #493B1C?
Complement: #1c2b4a.
Does #493B1C have good contrast on white or black?
On white: 10.91:1 (AAA (normal text)). On black: 1.93:1 (Fails AA).