#492C2C
A dark, muted red closely aligning with Black.
About #492C2C
The precise color #492C2C is an excellent choice for modern design projects. Its closest recognized web color is Black. This translates to an RGB value of rgb(73, 44, 44).
When sending designs containing this color to a printer, the CMYK values come into play. This specific hue requires a mix of 0% C, 40% M, 40% Y, and 71% K. This makes it a relatively dark color when applied to physical surfaces.
Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) dictate how we should use this color. Because it is a dark color, it is generally recommended to use #FFFFFF text. Strict adherence to these ratios protects visually impaired users from unreadable interfaces.
Color Space Conversions
HEX#492C2C
RGB73, 44, 44
HSL0.0°, 24.8%, 22.9%
CMYK0%, 40%, 40%, 71%
HSV0.0°, 39.7%, 28.6%
LAB21.6, 13.4, 5.6
XYZ4.1, 3.4, 2.8
Decimal4795436
Color Harmonies
Tints, Shades & Tones
Tints (Adding White)
Shades (Adding Black)
WCAG Contrast Accessibility
12.50:1
Text on #FFFFFF
AAA
1.68:1
Text on #000000
FAIL
11.95:1
Text on #F8FAFC
AAA
1.43:1
Text on #0F172A
FAIL
CSS Implementation
.bg-color {
background-color: #492C2C;
}
.text-color {
color: #492C2C;
}
.border-color {
border: 2px solid #492C2C;
}