Information about #473D39 color

#473D39 color image

Basic facts about this digital color

In the Register's classification, #473D39 belongs to the Orange Color Family, featuring Low Saturation and Neutral brightness. The mix behind it: rgb(71, 61, 57) — 27.8% red, 23.9% green, 22.4% blue; the print equivalent is CMYK 0 / 4 / 5 / 72. New to color codes? See our guide to RGB color codes.

The color #473D39 reads as a softly toned warm orange and holds a balanced mid-tone. Designers typically reach for tones like this for understated, calm designs that favor harmony over drama. In The Official Register of Color Names it is almost identical to Echo (#483C3A). Its next-closest registered neighbors are Kina Brown (#433D38) and Brown Rat Grey (#4B3C39).

Technically, the mix leans on its red channel (rgb(71, 61, 57)), which gives #473D39 its character. If you plan to put text on a #473D39 background, choose white — the contrast ratio is 10.5:1 (passing WCAG AAA), while black manages only 2.0:1. On paper it relies strongly on black ink (K:72), so proof dark layouts before a large print run. No one has named #473D39 so far. Register a name for it and it becomes a permanent record.

#473D39 color variations

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#473D39 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 #473D39

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

Kina Brown color link
Kina Brown

#433D38

Jon color link
Jon

#463D3E

Barista color link
Barista

#453837

Double Mondo color link
Double Mondo

#4A4237

Black Eel color link
Black Eel

#463E3F

Tiri color link
Tiri

#46413E

Rattlesnake color link
Rattlesnake

#463835

#473D39 color backgrounds & wallpapers

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Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#473D39
  • RGB71, 61, 57
  • CMYK0, 4, 5, 72
  • CSSrgb(71, 61, 57)
  • HSL17°, 11%, 25%
  • HSL Precise17.143°, 10.938%, 25.098%
  • HSV17°, 20%, 28%
  • HSB17°, 20%, 28%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.278
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.239
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.224
  • GLSLvec3(0.278, 0.239, 0.224)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.278, 0.239, 0.224, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.278, 0.239, 0.224)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB27.8%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB23.9%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB22.4%
  • Color Family (Hue)Orange
  • Saturation FamilyLow Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyNeutral
  • HEX ID473D39
  • DECIMAL ID4668729
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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