Information about #473A39 color

#473A39 color image

Basic facts about this digital color

In the Register's classification, #473A39 belongs to the Red Color Family, featuring Low Saturation and Neutral brightness. In numbers: rgb(71, 58, 57) (27.8% red, 22.7% green, 22.4% blue), or CMYK 0 / 5 / 5 / 72 for print. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

#473A39 presents itself as a calm, restrained red — one that sits comfortably between light and dark. It is a natural fit for understated, calm designs that favor harmony over drama. In The Official Register of Color Names it is almost identical to Echo (#483C3A). Nearby in the Register you will also find Barista (#453837) and Brown Rat Grey (#4B3C39).

Technically, the mix leans on its red channel (rgb(71, 58, 57)), which gives #473A39 its character. If you plan to put text on a #473A39 background, choose white — the contrast ratio is 10.9:1 (passing WCAG AAA), while black manages only 1.9:1. For print, note the heavy black component (K:72) — ink coverage matters with tones this deep. #473A39 has no official name yet. If this shade means something to you, you can be the one to name it.

#473A39 color variations

View this color variations of tints, shades, tones and hues.

#473A39 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 #473A39

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

Echo color link
Echo

#483C3A

Barista color link
Barista

#453837

Afficionado color link
Afficionado

#453638

Rattlesnake color link
Rattlesnake

#463835

Horoscope color link
Horoscope

#43373A

Kina Brown color link
Kina Brown

#433D38

Jon color link
Jon

#463D3E

Black Cat color link
Black Cat

#413839

Xumo color link
Xumo

#413639

Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#473A39
  • RGB71, 58, 57
  • CMYK0, 5, 5, 72
  • CSSrgb(71, 58, 57)
  • HSL4°, 11%, 25%
  • HSL Precise4.286°, 10.938%, 25.098%
  • HSV4°, 20%, 28%
  • HSB4°, 20%, 28%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.278
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.227
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.224
  • GLSLvec3(0.278, 0.227, 0.224)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.278, 0.227, 0.224, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.278, 0.227, 0.224)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB27.8%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB22.7%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB22.4%
  • Color FamilyRed
  • Saturation FamilyLow Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyNeutral
  • HEX ID473A39
  • DECIMAL ID4667961
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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  • Counting from2025-01-01