Dark Red

The color #492509 is a dark red that can be used in various design contexts. This color has RGB values of 73, 37, 9 and HSL values of 26°, 78%, 16%.

Color Values for #492509

Below are the different color format representations for #492509. You can click any value to copy it to your clipboard.

HEX:
#492509
RGB:
rgb(73,37,9)
HSL:
hsl(26,78%,16%)
CMYK:
cmyk(0%, 49%, 88%, 71%)

Color Composition of #492509

This visualization shows the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) composition of the color #492509. Each bar represents the percentage of that primary color in the final mix.

Red: 28.6%
Green: 14.5%
Blue: 3.5%

Contrast Analysis for #492509

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 #492509

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

On Dark Background (Black #000000)

Sample Text in #492509

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

Complementary Colors for #492509

The complementary color for #492509 is #092D49. These colors sit opposite each other on the color wheel and create a striking visual contrast when used together.

Analogous Colors for #492509

The analogous colors for #492509 are #49090D and #494409. These three colors sit next to each other on the color wheel, creating a natural and harmonious color combination.

Triadic Colors for #492509

The triadic colors for #492509 are #094925 and #250949. These three colors are evenly spaced around the color wheel, offering a vibrant and balanced color combination.

Shades of #492509

These are the darker variations of #492509. Shades are created by adding black to the original color, like #3A1E07 and #2C1605. This progression shows how #492509 darkens from left to right, creating deeper variations of the original color.

Tints of #492509

Tints are created by adding white to the original color, like #6D513A and #927C6B. This progression shows how #492509. lightens from left to right, creating softer variations of the original color.

Color Blindness Simulation for #492509

These simulations show how people with different types of color blindness might perceive #492509. This information is crucial for designing accessible and inclusive color schemes.

Brands that use #492509

Companies and brands that incorporate #492509 in their visual identity.

#492509 Closest Pantone Colors

These are the closest matching Pantone® colors to #492509. Click on any color to see detailed Pantone color information.

The color #492509 is a dark red with RGB values of 73, 37, 9 and HSL values of 26°, 78%, 16%.

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