Dark Orange

The color #494231 is a dark orange that can be used in various design contexts. This color has RGB values of 73, 66, 49 and HSL values of 43°, 20%, 24%.

Color Values for #494231

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HEX:
#494231
RGB:
rgb(73,66,49) Copied!
HSL:
hsl(43,20%,24%) Copied!
CMYK:
cmyk(0%, 10%, 33%, 71%) Copied!

Color Composition of #494231

This visualization shows the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) composition of the color #494231. Each bar represents the percentage of that primary color in the final mix.

Red: 28.6%
Green: 25.9%
Blue: 19.2%

Contrast Analysis for #494231

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 #494231

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

On Dark Background (Black #000000)

Sample Text in #494231

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

Complementary Colors for #494231

The complementary color for #494231 is #313849. These colors sit opposite each other on the color wheel and create a striking visual contrast when used together.

Analogous Colors for #494231

The analogous colors for #494231 are #493631 and #444931. These three colors sit next to each other on the color wheel, creating a natural and harmonious color combination.

Triadic Colors for #494231

The triadic colors for #494231 are #314943 and #433149. These three colors are evenly spaced around the color wheel, offering a vibrant and balanced color combination.

Shades of #494231

These are the darker variations of #494231. Shades are created by adding black to the original color, like #3A3527 and #2C281D. This progression shows how #494231 darkens from left to right, creating deeper variations of the original color.

Tints of #494231

Tints are created by adding white to the original color, like #6D685A and #928E83. This progression shows how #494231. lightens from left to right, creating softer variations of the original color.

Color Blindness Simulation for #494231

These simulations show how people with different types of color blindness might perceive #494231. This information is crucial for designing accessible and inclusive color schemes.

Brands that use #494231

Companies and brands that incorporate #494231 in their visual identity.

#494231 Closest Pantone Colors

These are the closest matching Pantone® colors to #494231. Click on any color to see detailed Pantone color information.

The color #494231 is a dark orange with RGB values of 73, 66, 49 and HSL values of 43°, 20%, 24%.

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