#493B3C

Color Details

HEX
#493B3C
RGB
rgb(73, 59, 60)
HSL
hsl(356, 11%, 26%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 19%, 18%, 71%)
Best text on this color #FFFFFF (CR 10.64:1) Determined by WCAG contrast ratio

Readability Previews

Black on #493b3c
Contrast 1.97:1 Fail
White on #493b3c
Contrast 10.64:1 AAA
#493b3c on Black
Contrast 1.97:1 Fail
#493b3c on White
Contrast 10.64:1 AAA

Tints & Shades

#6d6263
#92898a
#b6b1b1
#3a2f30
#2c2324
#1d1818

Complement & Analogous

#3b4a49
#514034
#513444

Triadic

#3c4a3b
#3b3c4a

Monochrome

#1d1818 #2c2324 #493b3c #92898a #b6b1b1 #dbd8d8

Analogous

#513444 #85717c #493b3c #74665d #514034 #41332a

Complementary Mix

#2c2324 #493b3c #92898a #3b4a49 #808989 #26302f

Nearby Colors

#493b3b
#493b3d
#493b2c
#493b4c

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About #493B3C

#493B3C converts to RGB(73, 59, 60) and HSL(356, 11%, 26%). 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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#493B3C FAQs

What is the RGB value of #493B3C?
RGB: 73, 59, 60. Copy as CSS: rgb(73, 59, 60)
Is #493B3C a web-safe color?
No — not in the 216-color “web-safe” palette.
What is the complementary color of #493B3C?
Complement: #3b4a49.
Does #493B3C have good contrast on white or black?
On white: 10.64:1 (AAA (normal text)). On black: 1.97:1 (Fails AA).