Information about #492D2D color

#492D2D color image

Basic facts about this digital color

The digital color #492D2D is classified in the Register under the Red Color Family, with Low Saturation and Dark brightness. In numbers: rgb(73, 45, 45) (28.6% red, 17.6% green, 17.6% blue), or CMYK 0 / 11 / 11 / 71 for print. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

#492D2D is a gently muted red that carries a shadowy depth. It is a natural fit for moody backdrops, typography on light surfaces and premium packaging. In The Official Register of Color Names it is almost identical to Brown Coffee (#4A2C2A). Nearby in the Register you will also find Warmed Brown (#4A302B) and Rich Coffee (#47312B).

In RGB terms — rgb(73, 45, 45) — the red channel does the heavy lifting here. On this background, white text reaches a 12.4:1 contrast ratio (passing WCAG AAA); black stays at 1.7:1. 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.

#492D2D color variations

View this color variations of tints, shades, tones and hues.

#492D2D color tints

Tints look brighter, pastel, and less intense.
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White

#FFFFFF

#492D2D color shades

Shades look darker, richer, and more solid.
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Very Reddish Brown

#1D1111
#0E0808

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Black

#000000

#492D2D color tones

Tones looks more sophisticated and complex than base colors.
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Grey

#808080

#492D2D color hues

A hue refers to the basic neighbors of color and is variation of base color on the color wheel.
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#492D2D 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
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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
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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
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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
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#2D492D
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Tetradic

Tetradic color schemes are made form two couples of complementary colors in a rectangular shape on the color wheel.

Tetradic color scheme
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Square

Square color schemes are like tetradic arranged in a square instead of rectangle. Colors appear even more contrasting.

Square color scheme
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#3B492D
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#2D4949
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Nearest named colors to #492D2D

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

Brown Coffee color link
Brown Coffee

#4A2C2A

Warmed Brown color link
Warmed Brown

#4A302B

Rich Coffee color link
Rich Coffee

#47312B

Cab Sav color link
Cab Sav

#4A2E32

Dark Ginger color link
Dark Ginger

#473029

Tempo color link
Tempo

#462B31

Baked Earth color link
Baked Earth

#493028

Espresso color link
Espresso

#4E312D

Cowboy color link
Cowboy

#4D282D

Cherrywood color link
Cherrywood

#4E312E

Old Burgundy color link
Old Burgundy

#43302E

Timberland color link
Timberland

#4C332A

#492D2D color backgrounds & wallpapers

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Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#492D2D
  • RGB73, 45, 45
  • CMYK0, 11, 11, 71
  • CSSrgb(73, 45, 45)
  • HSL0°, 24%, 23%
  • HSL Precise0°, 23.729%, 23.137%
  • HSV0°, 38%, 29%
  • HSB0°, 38%, 29%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.286
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.176
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.176
  • GLSLvec3(0.286, 0.176, 0.176)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.286, 0.176, 0.176, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.286, 0.176, 0.176)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB28.6%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB17.6%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB17.6%
  • Color Family (Hue)Red
  • Saturation FamilyLow Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyDark
  • HEX ID492D2D
  • DECIMAL ID4795693
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
  • This page visited6 times
  • Counting from2025-01-01

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