#493A3A
A dark, muted red closely aligning with Dimgray.
About #493A3A
At its core, #493A3A is a dark and muted hue. Its closest recognized web color is Dimgray. Its digital footprint relies on 73 parts red, 58 parts green, and 58 parts blue light.
If you are designing for print, the four-color process is what matters most. This specific hue requires a mix of 0% C, 21% M, 21% Y, and 71% K. Always request a physical proof before doing a large print run with this exact code.
From a UX and accessibility standpoint, contrast is paramount. Mathematical luminance calculations suggest that #FFFFFF text provides the most optimal reading experience. Be sure to check our contrast matrix below to see exactly how it performs against common backgrounds.
Color Space Conversions
HEX#493A3A
RGB73, 58, 58
HSL0.0°, 11.5%, 25.7%
CMYK0%, 21%, 21%, 71%
HSV0.0°, 20.5%, 28.6%
LAB26.0, 6.6, 2.5
XYZ5.0, 4.7, 4.7
Decimal4799034
Color Harmonies
Tints, Shades & Tones
Tints (Adding White)
Shades (Adding Black)
WCAG Contrast Accessibility
10.77:1
Text on #FFFFFF
AAA
1.95:1
Text on #000000
FAIL
10.29:1
Text on #F8FAFC
AAA
1.66:1
Text on #0F172A
FAIL
CSS Implementation
.bg-color {
background-color: #493A3A;
}
.text-color {
color: #493A3A;
}
.border-color {
border: 2px solid #493A3A;
}