Information about #493232 color

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Basic facts about this digital color

The digital color #493232 is classified in the Register under the Red Color Family, with Low Saturation and Dark brightness. In numbers: rgb(73, 50, 50) (28.6% red, 19.6% green, 19.6% blue), or CMYK 0 / 9 / 9 / 71 for print. New to color codes? See our guide to RGB color codes.

The color #493232 reads as a gently muted warm red and stays on the darker end of the scale. Designers typically reach for tones like this for moody backdrops, typography on light surfaces and premium packaging. In The Official Register of Color Names it is practically indistinguishable from Bean (#4A3531). Slightly further away sit Night Owl (#483335) and Cedar (#463430).

The recipe behind #493232 is rgb(73, 50, 50), with red as the dominant ingredient. On this background, white text reaches a 11.8:1 contrast ratio (passing WCAG AAA); black stays at 1.8:1. For print, note the heavy black component (K:71) — ink coverage matters with tones this deep. #493232 has no official name yet. If this shade means something to you, you can be the one to name it.

#493232 color variations

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#493232 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 #493232

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

Night Owl color link
Night Owl

#483335

Bean color link
Bean

#4A3531

Cedar color link
Cedar

#463430

Cab Sav color link
Cab Sav

#4A2E32

Stingray color link
Stingray

#453533

Double Felix color link
Double Felix

#453732

Cherrywood color link
Cherrywood

#4E312E

Espresso color link
Espresso

#4E312D

Rich Coffee color link
Rich Coffee

#47312B

Rattlesnake color link
Rattlesnake

#463835

Warmed Brown color link
Warmed Brown

#4A302B

Old Burgundy color link
Old Burgundy

#43302E

#493232 color backgrounds & wallpapers

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Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#493232
  • RGB73, 50, 50
  • CMYK0, 9, 9, 71
  • CSSrgb(73, 50, 50)
  • HSL0°, 19%, 24%
  • HSL Precise0°, 18.699%, 24.118%
  • HSV0°, 32%, 29%
  • HSB0°, 32%, 29%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.286
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.196
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.196
  • GLSLvec3(0.286, 0.196, 0.196)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.286, 0.196, 0.196, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.286, 0.196, 0.196)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB28.6%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB19.6%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB19.6%
  • Color Family (Hue)Red
  • Saturation FamilyLow Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyDark
  • HEX ID493232
  • DECIMAL ID4796978
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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