Information about Ash Brown color

#493F2F - Ash Brown color image

Basic facts about this digital color

The digital color #493F2F, known as "Ash Brown", is classified in the Register under the Orange Color Family, with Low Saturation and Dark brightness. Its exact recipe is rgb(73, 63, 47) — 28.6% red, 24.7% green, 18.4% blue — and for print it converts to CMYK 0 / 4 / 10 / 71. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

#493F2F presents itself as a calm, restrained orange — 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 Flirtatious Indigo Tea (#473F2D). Nearby in the Register you will also find Suburban (#48402C) and Simmered Seaweed (#4C3D30).

Technically, the mix leans on its red channel (rgb(73, 63, 47)), which gives #493F2F its character. 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. This precise shade carries the officially registered name "Ash Brown" in the Register.

Ash Brown color variations

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

Ash Brown color tints

Tints look brighter, pastel, and less intense.
Ash Brown

#493F2F
#79694D

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#A49071

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#C2B5A0

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#E0DACF

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White

#FFFFFF

Ash Brown color shades

Shades look darker, richer, and more solid.
Ash Brown

#493F2F
#3B3326

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#2C261C

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#1D1913

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#0E0C09

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Black

#000000

Ash Brown color tones

Tones looks more sophisticated and complex than base colors.
Ash Brown

#493F2F
#574D3D

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#635A4C

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#6D675C

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#77736D

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Grey

#808080

Ash Brown color hues

A hue refers to the basic neighbors of color and is variation of base color on the color wheel.
#344A2F

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#3F4A2F

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#4A4A2F

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Ash Brown

#493F2F
#4A352F

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#4A2F34

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#4A2F3F

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Ash Brown 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
#493F2F
Ash Brown

#493F2F

#303A4B
#303A4B

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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
#493F2F
Ash Brown

#493F2F

#33304B
#33304B

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#30484B
#30484B

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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
#484B30
#484B30

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#493F2F
Ash Brown

#493F2F

#4B3330
#4B3330

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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
#493F2F
Ash Brown

#493F2F

#304B40
#304B40

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#40304B
#40304B

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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
#493F2F
Ash Brown

#493F2F

#3A4B30
#3A4B30

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#303A4B
#303A4B

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#40304B
#40304B

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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
#493F2F
Ash Brown

#493F2F

#304B33
#304B33

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#303A4B
#303A4B

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#4B3048
#4B3048

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Nearest named colors to Ash Brown

The closest officially registered color names in the Register, ordered by similarity.

Flirtatious Indigo Tea color link
Flirtatious Indigo Tea

#473F2D

Suburban color link
Suburban

#48402C

Simmered Seaweed color link
Simmered Seaweed

#4C3D30

Dark Lava color link
Dark Lava

#483C32

English Walnut color link
English Walnut

#473B2F

Onion color link
Onion

#48412B

Woodrush color link
Woodrush

#45402B

Deep Bronze color link
Deep Bronze

#51412D

Double Mondo color link
Double Mondo

#4A4237

Rangitoto Rock color link
Rangitoto Rock

#433831

Double Felix color link
Double Felix

#453732

Rattlesnake color link
Rattlesnake

#463835

Ash Brown color backgrounds & wallpapers

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Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#493F2F
  • RGB73, 63, 47
  • CMYK0, 4, 10, 71
  • CSSrgb(73, 63, 47)
  • HSL37°, 22%, 24%
  • HSL Precise36.923°, 21.667%, 23.529%
  • HSV37°, 36%, 29%
  • HSB37°, 36%, 29%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.286
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.247
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.184
  • GLSLvec3(0.286, 0.247, 0.184)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.286, 0.247, 0.184, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.286, 0.247, 0.184)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB28.6%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB24.7%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB18.4%
  • Color Family (Hue)Orange
  • Saturation FamilyLow Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyDark
  • HEX ID493F2F
  • DECIMAL ID4800303
  • Name Length9
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  • Counting from2025-01-01

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