Information about #493E3A color

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Basic facts about this digital color

In the Register's classification, #493E3A belongs to the Orange Color Family, featuring Low Saturation and Neutral brightness. The mix behind it: rgb(73, 62, 58) — 28.6% red, 24.3% green, 22.7% blue; the print equivalent is CMYK 0 / 4 / 6 / 71. New to color codes? See our guide to RGB color codes.

#493E3A is a softly toned warm orange that holds a balanced mid-tone. In practice it works well for versatile mid-ground roles, from cards to secondary buttons. In The Official Register of Color Names it is a hair away from Echo (#483C3A). Its next-closest registered neighbors are Brown Rat Grey (#4B3C39) and Crater Brown (#4D3E3C).

Technically, the mix leans on its red channel (rgb(73, 62, 58)), which gives #493E3A its character. Accessibility-wise, white text works best on #493E3A: 10.3:1 contrast (passing WCAG AAA) versus 2.0:1 for black. On paper it relies strongly on black ink (K:71), so proof dark layouts before a large print run. #493E3A has no official name yet. If this shade means something to you, you can be the one to name it.

#493E3A color variations

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#493E3A 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 #493E3A

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

Echo color link
Echo

#483C3A

Crater Brown color link
Crater Brown

#4D3E3C

Earth Black color link
Earth Black

#49433B

Jon color link
Jon

#463D3E

Double Mondo color link
Double Mondo

#4A4237

Black Eel color link
Black Eel

#463E3F

Tiri color link
Tiri

#46413E

Kina Brown color link
Kina Brown

#433D38

#493E3A color backgrounds & wallpapers

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Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#493E3A
  • RGB73, 62, 58
  • CMYK0, 4, 6, 71
  • CSSrgb(73, 62, 58)
  • HSL16°, 11%, 26%
  • HSL Precise16°, 11.45%, 25.686%
  • HSV16°, 21%, 29%
  • HSB16°, 21%, 29%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.286
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.243
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.227
  • GLSLvec3(0.286, 0.243, 0.227)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.286, 0.243, 0.227, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.286, 0.243, 0.227)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB28.6%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB24.3%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB22.7%
  • Color Family (Hue)Orange
  • Saturation FamilyLow Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyNeutral
  • HEX ID493E3A
  • DECIMAL ID4800058
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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