Information about #490D27 color

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Basic facts about this digital color

The digital color #490D27 is classified in the Register under the Rose Color Family, with High Saturation and Dark brightness. In numbers: rgb(73, 13, 39) (28.6% red, 5.1% green, 15.3% blue), or CMYK 0 / 24 / 13 / 71 for print. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

#490D27 is a vivid, lively rose that stays on the darker end of the scale. It is a natural fit for moody backdrops, typography on light surfaces and premium packaging. In The Official Register of Color Names it is just a few steps away from Mayhem (#4D1B25). Slightly further away sit Rendezvous (#561426) and Blackberry (#43182F).

Technically, the mix leans on its red channel (rgb(73, 13, 39)), which gives #490D27 its character. On this background, white text reaches a 15.3:1 contrast ratio (passing WCAG AAA); black stays at 1.4:1. On paper it relies strongly on black ink (K:71), so proof dark layouts before a large print run. #490D27 has no official name yet. If this shade means something to you, you can be the one to name it.

#490D27 color variations

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#490D27 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 #490D27

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

Mayhem color link
Mayhem

#4D1B25

Rendezvous color link
Rendezvous

#561426

Blackberry color link
Blackberry

#43182F

Encore color link
Encore

#54162C

Dark Plum color link
Dark Plum

#3F012C

Ravishing color link
Ravishing

#401A22

Castro color link
Castro

#52001F

Maroon Oak color link
Maroon Oak

#520C17

Red Baron color link
Red Baron

#511D22

Cocoa Bean color link
Cocoa Bean

#481C1C

Aubergine color link
Aubergine

#3D0734

#490D27 color backgrounds & wallpapers

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Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#490D27
  • RGB73, 13, 39
  • CMYK0, 24, 13, 71
  • CSSrgb(73, 13, 39)
  • HSL334°, 70%, 17%
  • HSL Precise334°, 69.767%, 16.863%
  • HSV334°, 82%, 29%
  • HSB334°, 82%, 29%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.286
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.051
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.153
  • GLSLvec3(0.286, 0.051, 0.153)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.286, 0.051, 0.153, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.286, 0.051, 0.153)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB28.6%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB5.1%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB15.3%
  • Color Family (Hue)Rose
  • Saturation FamilyHigh Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyDark
  • HEX ID490D27
  • DECIMAL ID4787495
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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