#493300

A very dark, vivid orange closely aligning with Saddlebrown.

About #493300

The hex code #493300 represents a beautifully specific shade of orange. If you're using CSS, you might find it aligns closely with Saddlebrown. In the RGB color space, it consists of 73 red, 51 green, and 0 blue.

For print applications, it's crucial to understand its CMYK makeup. This specific hue requires a mix of 0% C, 30% M, 100% Y, and 71% K. This makes it a relatively dark color when applied to physical surfaces.

When using this color as a background, text legibility must be considered. Mathematical luminance calculations suggest that #FFFFFF text provides the most optimal reading experience. Strict adherence to these ratios protects visually impaired users from unreadable interfaces.

Color Space Conversions

HEX#493300
RGB73, 51, 0
HSL41.9°, 100.0%, 14.3%
CMYK0%, 30%, 100%, 71%
HSV41.9°, 100.0%, 28.6%
LAB22.9, 5.1, 32.1
XYZ3.9, 3.8, 0.5
Decimal4797184

Color Harmonies

Complementary

Analogous

Triadic

Tints, Shades & Tones

Tints (Adding White)

Shades (Adding Black)

WCAG Contrast Accessibility

11.95:1
Text on #FFFFFF
AAA
1.76:1
Text on #000000
FAIL
11.42:1
Text on #F8FAFC
AAA
1.49:1
Text on #0F172A
FAIL

CSS Implementation

.bg-color { background-color: #493300; }
.text-color { color: #493300; }
.border-color { border: 2px solid #493300; }

Similar Colors

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