Grayish Red

The color #484240 is a grayish red that can be used in various design contexts. This color has RGB values of 72, 66, 64 and HSL values of 15°, 6%, 27%.

Color Values for #484240

Below are the different color format representations for #484240. You can click any value to copy it to your clipboard.

HEX:
#484240
RGB:
rgb(72,66,64) Copied!
HSL:
hsl(15,6%,27%) Copied!
CMYK:
cmyk(0%, 8%, 11%, 72%) Copied!

Color Composition of #484240

This visualization shows the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) composition of the color #484240. Each bar represents the percentage of that primary color in the final mix.

Red: 28.2%
Green: 25.9%
Blue: 25.1%

Contrast Analysis for #484240

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 #484240

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

On Dark Background (Black #000000)

Sample Text in #484240

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

Complementary Colors for #484240

The complementary color for #484240 is #414749. These colors sit opposite each other on the color wheel and create a striking visual contrast when used together.

Analogous Colors for #484240

The analogous colors for #484240 are #494143 and #494741. These three colors sit next to each other on the color wheel, creating a natural and harmonious color combination.

Triadic Colors for #484240

The triadic colors for #484240 are #414943 and #434149. These three colors are evenly spaced around the color wheel, offering a vibrant and balanced color combination.

Shades of #484240

These are the darker variations of #484240. Shades are created by adding black to the original color, like #3A3533 and #2B2826. This progression shows how #484240 darkens from left to right, creating deeper variations of the original color.

Tints of #484240

Tints are created by adding white to the original color, like #6D6866 and #918E8C. This progression shows how #484240. lightens from left to right, creating softer variations of the original color.

Color Blindness Simulation for #484240

These simulations show how people with different types of color blindness might perceive #484240. This information is crucial for designing accessible and inclusive color schemes.

Brands that use #484240

Companies and brands that incorporate #484240 in their visual identity.

#484240 Closest Pantone Colors

These are the closest matching Pantone® colors to #484240. Click on any color to see detailed Pantone color information.

The color #484240 is a grayish red with RGB values of 72, 66, 64 and HSL values of 15°, 6%, 27%.

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