Dark Red

The color #481E17 is a dark red that can be used in various design contexts. This color has RGB values of 72, 30, 23 and HSL values of 9°, 52%, 19%.

Color Values for #481E17

Below are the different color format representations for #481E17. You can click any value to copy it to your clipboard.

HEX:
#481E17
RGB:
rgb(72,30,23) Copied!
HSL:
hsl(9,52%,19%) Copied!
CMYK:
cmyk(0%, 58%, 68%, 72%) Copied!

Color Composition of #481E17

This visualization shows the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) composition of the color #481E17. Each bar represents the percentage of that primary color in the final mix.

Red: 28.2%
Green: 11.8%
Blue: 9%

Contrast Analysis for #481E17

Testing this color against light and dark backgrounds to check accessibility standards and readability. For more detailed contrast testing, try our contrast checker tool.

On Light Background (White #FFFFFF)

Sample Text in #481E17

Contrast Ratio: 4.5:1
WCAG AA: ✓ Passes
WCAG AAA: ✗ Fails

On Dark Background (Black #000000)

Sample Text in #481E17

Contrast Ratio: 3.8:1
WCAG AA: ✗ Fails
WCAG AAA: ✗ Fails

Complementary Colors for #481E17

The complementary color for #481E17 is #17424A. These colors sit opposite each other on the color wheel and create a striking visual contrast when used together.

Analogous Colors for #481E17

The analogous colors for #481E17 are #4A1729 and #4A3817. These three colors sit next to each other on the color wheel, creating a natural and harmonious color combination.

Triadic Colors for #481E17

The triadic colors for #481E17 are #174A1F and #1F174A. These three colors are evenly spaced around the color wheel, offering a vibrant and balanced color combination.

Shades of #481E17

These are the darker variations of #481E17. Shades are created by adding black to the original color, like #3A1812 and #2B120E. This progression shows how #481E17 darkens from left to right, creating deeper variations of the original color.

Tints of #481E17

Tints are created by adding white to the original color, like #6D4B45 and #917874. This progression shows how #481E17. lightens from left to right, creating softer variations of the original color.

Color Blindness Simulation for #481E17

These simulations show how people with different types of color blindness might perceive #481E17. This information is crucial for designing accessible and inclusive color schemes.

Brands that use #481E17

Companies and brands that incorporate #481E17 in their visual identity.

#481E17 Closest Pantone Colors

These are the closest matching Pantone® colors to #481E17. Click on any color to see detailed Pantone color information.

The color #481E17 is a dark red with RGB values of 72, 30, 23 and HSL values of 9°, 52%, 19%.

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