Dark Red

The color #493420 is a dark red that can be used in various design contexts. This color has RGB values of 73, 52, 32 and HSL values of 29°, 39%, 21%.

Color Values for #493420

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HEX:
#493420
RGB:
rgb(73,52,32) Copied!
HSL:
hsl(29,39%,21%) Copied!
CMYK:
cmyk(0%, 29%, 56%, 71%) Copied!

Color Composition of #493420

This visualization shows the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) composition of the color #493420. Each bar represents the percentage of that primary color in the final mix.

Red: 28.6%
Green: 20.4%
Blue: 12.5%

Contrast Analysis for #493420

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 #493420

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

On Dark Background (Black #000000)

Sample Text in #493420

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

Complementary Colors for #493420

The complementary color for #493420 is #21364A. These colors sit opposite each other on the color wheel and create a striking visual contrast when used together.

Analogous Colors for #493420

The analogous colors for #493420 are #4A2121 and #4A4A21. These three colors sit next to each other on the color wheel, creating a natural and harmonious color combination.

Triadic Colors for #493420

The triadic colors for #493420 are #214A35 and #35214A. These three colors are evenly spaced around the color wheel, offering a vibrant and balanced color combination.

Shades of #493420

These are the darker variations of #493420. Shades are created by adding black to the original color, like #3A2A1A and #2C1F13. This progression shows how #493420 darkens from left to right, creating deeper variations of the original color.

Tints of #493420

Tints are created by adding white to the original color, like #6D5D4D and #928579. This progression shows how #493420. lightens from left to right, creating softer variations of the original color.

Color Blindness Simulation for #493420

These simulations show how people with different types of color blindness might perceive #493420. This information is crucial for designing accessible and inclusive color schemes.

Brands that use #493420

Companies and brands that incorporate #493420 in their visual identity.

#493420 Closest Pantone Colors

These are the closest matching Pantone® colors to #493420. Click on any color to see detailed Pantone color information.

The color #493420 is a dark red with RGB values of 73, 52, 32 and HSL values of 29°, 39%, 21%.

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