Dark Red

The color #492A21 is a dark red that can be used in various design contexts. This color has RGB values of 73, 42, 33 and HSL values of 14°, 38%, 21%.

Color Values for #492A21

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HEX:
#492A21
RGB:
rgb(73,42,33) Copied!
HSL:
hsl(14,38%,21%) Copied!
CMYK:
cmyk(0%, 42%, 55%, 71%) Copied!

Color Composition of #492A21

This visualization shows the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) composition of the color #492A21. Each bar represents the percentage of that primary color in the final mix.

Red: 28.6%
Green: 16.5%
Blue: 12.9%

Contrast Analysis for #492A21

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 #492A21

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

On Dark Background (Black #000000)

Sample Text in #492A21

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

Complementary Colors for #492A21

The complementary color for #492A21 is #21404A. These colors sit opposite each other on the color wheel and create a striking visual contrast when used together.

Analogous Colors for #492A21

The analogous colors for #492A21 are #4A212C and #4A3F21. These three colors sit next to each other on the color wheel, creating a natural and harmonious color combination.

Triadic Colors for #492A21

The triadic colors for #492A21 are #214A2B and #2B214A. These three colors are evenly spaced around the color wheel, offering a vibrant and balanced color combination.

Shades of #492A21

These are the darker variations of #492A21. Shades are created by adding black to the original color, like #3A221A and #2C1914. This progression shows how #492A21 darkens from left to right, creating deeper variations of the original color.

Tints of #492A21

Tints are created by adding white to the original color, like #6D554D and #927F7A. This progression shows how #492A21. lightens from left to right, creating softer variations of the original color.

Color Blindness Simulation for #492A21

These simulations show how people with different types of color blindness might perceive #492A21. This information is crucial for designing accessible and inclusive color schemes.

Brands that use #492A21

Companies and brands that incorporate #492A21 in their visual identity.

#492A21 Closest Pantone Colors

These are the closest matching Pantone® colors to #492A21. Click on any color to see detailed Pantone color information.

The color #492A21 is a dark red with RGB values of 73, 42, 33 and HSL values of 14°, 38%, 21%.

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