Dark Red

The color #491E1B is a dark red that can be used in various design contexts. This color has RGB values of 73, 30, 27 and HSL values of 4°, 46%, 20%.

Color Values for #491E1B

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HEX:
#491E1B
RGB:
rgb(73,30,27) Copied!
HSL:
hsl(4,46%,20%) Copied!
CMYK:
cmyk(0%, 59%, 63%, 71%) Copied!

Color Composition of #491E1B

This visualization shows the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) composition of the color #491E1B. Each bar represents the percentage of that primary color in the final mix.

Red: 28.6%
Green: 11.8%
Blue: 10.6%

Contrast Analysis for #491E1B

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 #491E1B

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

On Dark Background (Black #000000)

Sample Text in #491E1B

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

Complementary Colors for #491E1B

The complementary color for #491E1B is #1C474A. These colors sit opposite each other on the color wheel and create a striking visual contrast when used together.

Analogous Colors for #491E1B

The analogous colors for #491E1B are #4A1C30 and #4A361C. These three colors sit next to each other on the color wheel, creating a natural and harmonious color combination.

Triadic Colors for #491E1B

The triadic colors for #491E1B are #1C4A1F and #1F1C4A. These three colors are evenly spaced around the color wheel, offering a vibrant and balanced color combination.

Shades of #491E1B

These are the darker variations of #491E1B. Shades are created by adding black to the original color, like #3A1816 and #2C1210. This progression shows how #491E1B darkens from left to right, creating deeper variations of the original color.

Tints of #491E1B

Tints are created by adding white to the original color, like #6D4B49 and #927876. This progression shows how #491E1B. lightens from left to right, creating softer variations of the original color.

Color Blindness Simulation for #491E1B

These simulations show how people with different types of color blindness might perceive #491E1B. This information is crucial for designing accessible and inclusive color schemes.

Brands that use #491E1B

Companies and brands that incorporate #491E1B in their visual identity.

#491E1B Closest Pantone Colors

These are the closest matching Pantone® colors to #491E1B. Click on any color to see detailed Pantone color information.

The color #491E1B is a dark red with RGB values of 73, 30, 27 and HSL values of 4°, 46%, 20%.

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