Information about #492B1D color

#492B1D color image

Basic facts about this digital color

#492B1D falls into the Orange Color Family — Moderate Saturation, Dark brightness. The mix behind it: rgb(73, 43, 29) — 28.6% red, 16.9% green, 11.4% blue; the print equivalent is CMYK 0 / 12 / 17 / 71. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

A pleasantly vivid orange, #492B1D carries a shadowy depth. Expect to see shades like this in moody backdrops, typography on light surfaces and premium packaging. In The Official Register of Color Names it is almost identical to Morocco Brown (#442D21). Nearby in the Register you will also find Sofisticata (#4E2D21) and Indian Tan (#4F301F).

Technically, the mix leans on its red channel (rgb(73, 43, 29)), which gives #492B1D its character. On this background, white text reaches a 12.8:1 contrast ratio (passing WCAG AAA); black stays at 1.6:1. On paper it relies strongly on black ink (K:71), so proof dark layouts before a large print run. Like most of the 16.7 million digital colors, this one is still waiting for a name — naming it takes a minute.

#492B1D color variations

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#492B1D 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 #492B1D

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

Sofisticata color link
Sofisticata

#4E2D21

Indian Tan color link
Indian Tan

#4F301F

Hinau color link
Hinau

#482A25

Digeridoo color link
Digeridoo

#452924

Iroko color link
Iroko

#433120

Rialto color link
Rialto

#4C2322

Short Black color link
Short Black

#42231B

Scoria color link
Scoria

#532620

Nelson Red color link
Nelson Red

#4F2525

Cafe Noir color link
Cafe Noir

#4B3621

Baked Earth color link
Baked Earth

#493028

Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#492B1D
  • RGB73, 43, 29
  • CMYK0, 12, 17, 71
  • CSSrgb(73, 43, 29)
  • HSL19°, 43%, 20%
  • HSL Precise19.091°, 43.137%, 20%
  • HSV19°, 60%, 29%
  • HSB19°, 60%, 29%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.286
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.169
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.114
  • GLSLvec3(0.286, 0.169, 0.114)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.286, 0.169, 0.114, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.286, 0.169, 0.114)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB28.6%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB16.9%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB11.4%
  • Color FamilyOrange
  • Saturation FamilyModerate Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyDark
  • HEX ID492B1D
  • DECIMAL ID4795165
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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  • Counting from2025-01-01