#493B2C

Color Details

HEX
#493B2C
RGB
rgb(73, 59, 44)
HSL
hsl(31, 25%, 23%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 19%, 40%, 71%)
Best text on this color #FFFFFF (CR 10.80:1) Determined by WCAG contrast ratio

Readability Previews

Black on #493b2c
Contrast 1.95:1 Fail
White on #493b2c
Contrast 10.80:1 AAA
#493b2c on Black
Contrast 1.95:1 Fail
#493b2c on White
Contrast 10.80:1 AAA

Tints & Shades

#6d6256
#928980
#b6b1ab
#3a2f23
#2c231a
#1d1812

Complement & Analogous

#2c3a49
#49492c
#492c2c

Triadic

#2c493b
#3b2c49

Monochrome

#1d1812 #2c231a #493b2c #928980 #b6b1ab #dbd8d5

Analogous

#492c2c #806b6b #493b2c #6d6d56 #49492c #3a3a23

Complementary Mix

#2c231a #493b2c #928980 #2c3a49 #767f89 #1d262f

Nearby Colors

#493b2b
#493b2d
#493b1c
#493b3c

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About #493B2C

#493B2C converts to RGB(73, 59, 44) and HSL(31, 25%, 23%). 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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#493B2C FAQs

What is the RGB value of #493B2C?
RGB: 73, 59, 44. Copy as CSS: rgb(73, 59, 44)
Is #493B2C a web-safe color?
No — not in the 216-color “web-safe” palette.
What is the complementary color of #493B2C?
Complement: #2c3a49.
Does #493B2C have good contrast on white or black?
On white: 10.80:1 (AAA (normal text)). On black: 1.95:1 (Fails AA).