Information about #492C1D color

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Basic facts about this digital color

The digital color #492C1D is classified in the Register under the Orange Color Family, with Moderate Saturation and Dark brightness. In numbers: rgb(73, 44, 29) (28.6% red, 17.3% green, 11.4% blue), or CMYK 0 / 11 / 17 / 71 for print. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

The color #492C1D reads as a confidently colored orange and 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 practically indistinguishable from Morocco Brown (#442D21). Nearby in the Register you will also find Sofisticata (#4E2D21) and Indian Tan (#4F301F).

In RGB terms — rgb(73, 44, 29) — the red channel does the heavy lifting here. On this background, white text reaches a 12.6:1 contrast ratio (passing WCAG AAA); black stays at 1.7:1. For print, note the heavy black component (K:71) — ink coverage matters with tones this deep. No one has named #492C1D so far. Register a name for it and it becomes a permanent record.

#492C1D color variations

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#492C1D 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 #492C1D

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

Iroko color link
Iroko

#433120

Digeridoo color link
Digeridoo

#452924

Rialto color link
Rialto

#4C2322

Cafe Noir color link
Cafe Noir

#4B3621

Short Black color link
Short Black

#42231B

Baked Earth color link
Baked Earth

#493028

Scoria color link
Scoria

#532620

Bistre color link
Bistre

#3D2B1F

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Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#492C1D
  • RGB73, 44, 29
  • CMYK0, 11, 17, 71
  • CSSrgb(73, 44, 29)
  • HSL20°, 43%, 20%
  • HSL Precise20.455°, 43.137%, 20%
  • HSV20°, 60%, 29%
  • HSB20°, 60%, 29%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.286
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.173
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.114
  • GLSLvec3(0.286, 0.173, 0.114)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.286, 0.173, 0.114, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.286, 0.173, 0.114)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB28.6%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB17.3%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB11.4%
  • Color Family (Hue)Orange
  • Saturation FamilyModerate Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyDark
  • HEX ID492C1D
  • DECIMAL ID4795421
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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