Information about #493732 color

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Basic facts about this digital color

The digital color #493732 is classified in the Register under the Red Color Family, with Low Saturation and Dark brightness. Its exact recipe is rgb(73, 55, 50) — 28.6% red, 21.6% green, 19.6% blue — and for print it converts to CMYK 0 / 7 / 9 / 71. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

#493732 presents itself as a calm, restrained earthy red — one 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 practically indistinguishable from Bean (#4A3531). Nearby in the Register you will also find Double Felix (#453732) and Rattlesnake (#463835).

The recipe behind #493732 is rgb(73, 55, 50), with red as the dominant ingredient. On this background, white text reaches a 11.2:1 contrast ratio (passing WCAG AAA); black stays at 1.9:1. On paper it relies strongly on black ink (K:71), so proof dark layouts before a large print run. No one has named #493732 so far. Register a name for it and it becomes a permanent record.

#493732 color variations

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#493732 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 #493732

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

Bean color link
Bean

#4A3531

Double Felix color link
Double Felix

#453732

Rattlesnake color link
Rattlesnake

#463835

Stingray color link
Stingray

#453533

Cedar color link
Cedar

#463430

Night Owl color link
Night Owl

#483335

Dark Lava color link
Dark Lava

#483C32

Barista color link
Barista

#453837

Tobago color link
Tobago

#44362D

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Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#493732
  • RGB73, 55, 50
  • CMYK0, 7, 9, 71
  • CSSrgb(73, 55, 50)
  • HSL13°, 19%, 24%
  • HSL Precise13.043°, 18.699%, 24.118%
  • HSV13°, 32%, 29%
  • HSB13°, 32%, 29%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.286
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.216
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.196
  • GLSLvec3(0.286, 0.216, 0.196)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.286, 0.216, 0.196, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.286, 0.216, 0.196)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB28.6%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB21.6%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB19.6%
  • Color Family (Hue)Red
  • Saturation FamilyLow Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyDark
  • HEX ID493732
  • DECIMAL ID4798258
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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  • Counting from2025-01-01