#493316

A very dark, moderate orange closely aligning with Saddlebrown.

About #493316

Visually, #493316 is defined as a moderate orange. Designers often compare it to the standard color Saddlebrown. Its digital footprint relies on 73 parts red, 51 parts green, and 22 parts blue light.

For print applications, it's crucial to understand its CMYK makeup. This specific hue requires a mix of 0% C, 30% M, 70% Y, and 71% K. With a hue angle of 34.1 degrees, it sits comfortably in the orange spectrum.

From a UX and accessibility standpoint, contrast is paramount. The calculated luminance score dictates that #FFFFFF typography is the safest choice. Always test your color combinations using a contrast checker before publishing.

Color Space Conversions

HEX#493316
RGB73, 51, 22
HSL34.1°, 53.7%, 18.6%
CMYK0%, 30%, 70%, 71%
HSV34.1°, 69.9%, 28.6%
LAB23.1, 6.3, 21.9
XYZ4.1, 3.8, 1.3
Decimal4797206

Color Harmonies

Complementary

Analogous

Triadic

Tints, Shades & Tones

Tints (Adding White)

Shades (Adding Black)

WCAG Contrast Accessibility

11.88:1
Text on #FFFFFF
AAA
1.77:1
Text on #000000
FAIL
11.35:1
Text on #F8FAFC
AAA
1.50:1
Text on #0F172A
FAIL

CSS Implementation

.bg-color { background-color: #493316; }
.text-color { color: #493316; }
.border-color { border: 2px solid #493316; }

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