Information about #492C3C color

#492C3C color image

Basic facts about this digital color

The digital color #492C3C is classified in the Register under the Rose Color Family, with Low Saturation and Dark brightness. Its exact recipe is rgb(73, 44, 60) — 28.6% red, 17.3% green, 23.5% blue — and for print it converts to CMYK 0 / 11 / 5 / 71. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

A calm, restrained rose, #492C3C 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 a hair away from Barossa (#452E39). Nearby in the Register you will also find RockrJen (#4C313E) and Night Owl (#483335).

Technically, the mix leans on its red channel (rgb(73, 44, 60)), which gives #492C3C its character. On this background, white text reaches a 12.3:1 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 #492C3C so far. Register a name for it and it becomes a permanent record.

#492C3C color variations

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#492C3C 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 #492C3C

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

Barossa color link
Barossa

#452E39

RockrJen color link
RockrJen

#4C313E

Night Owl color link
Night Owl

#483335

Urban Legend color link
Urban Legend

#42333A

Cab Sav color link
Cab Sav

#4A2E32

Wine Berry color link
Wine Berry

#522C35

Tempo color link
Tempo

#462B31

Afficionado color link
Afficionado

#453638

Port Royale color link
Port Royale

#512B33

Horoscope color link
Horoscope

#43373A

Black Rose color link
Black Rose

#532934

Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#492C3C
  • RGB73, 44, 60
  • CMYK0, 11, 5, 71
  • CSSrgb(73, 44, 60)
  • HSL327°, 25%, 23%
  • HSL Precise326.897°, 24.786%, 22.941%
  • HSV327°, 40%, 29%
  • HSB327°, 40%, 29%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.286
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.173
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.235
  • GLSLvec3(0.286, 0.173, 0.235)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.286, 0.173, 0.235, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.286, 0.173, 0.235)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB28.6%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB17.3%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB23.5%
  • Color FamilyRose
  • Saturation FamilyLow Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyDark
  • HEX ID492C3C
  • DECIMAL ID4795452
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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  • Counting from2025-01-01