Information about #493F32 color

#493F32 color image

Basic facts about this digital color

The digital color #493F32 is classified in the Register under the Orange Color Family, with Low Saturation and Dark brightness. In numbers: rgb(73, 63, 50) (28.6% red, 24.7% green, 19.6% blue), or CMYK 0 / 4 / 9 / 71 for print. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

The color #493F32 reads as a gently muted warm orange and 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 practically indistinguishable from Ash Brown (#493F2F). Nearby in the Register you will also find Dark Lava (#483C32) and Simmered Seaweed (#4C3D30).

The recipe behind #493F32 is rgb(73, 63, 50), with red as the dominant ingredient. On this background, white text reaches a 10.3:1 contrast ratio (passing WCAG AAA); black stays at 2.0:1. For print, note the heavy black component (K:71) — ink coverage matters with tones this deep. Like most of the 16.7 million digital colors, this one is still waiting for a name — naming it takes a minute.

#493F32 color variations

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

#493F32 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 #493F32

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

Ash Brown color link
Ash Brown

#493F2F

Dark Lava color link
Dark Lava

#483C32

Double Mondo color link
Double Mondo

#4A4237

Suburban color link
Suburban

#48402C

Onion color link
Onion

#48412B

Paco color link
Paco

#4F4037

Woodrush color link
Woodrush

#45402B

Rattlesnake color link
Rattlesnake

#463835

Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#493F32
  • RGB73, 63, 50
  • CMYK0, 4, 9, 71
  • CSSrgb(73, 63, 50)
  • HSL34°, 19%, 24%
  • HSL Precise33.913°, 18.699%, 24.118%
  • HSV34°, 32%, 29%
  • HSB34°, 32%, 29%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.286
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.247
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.196
  • GLSLvec3(0.286, 0.247, 0.196)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.286, 0.247, 0.196, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.286, 0.247, 0.196)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB28.6%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB24.7%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB19.6%
  • Color FamilyOrange
  • Saturation FamilyLow Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyDark
  • HEX ID493F32
  • DECIMAL ID4800306
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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  • Counting from2025-01-01