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#493434

#493434
Conversions
HEX#493434
RGBrgb(73, 52, 52)
HSLhsl(0, 17%, 25%)
HSVhsv(0, 29%, 29%)
CMYKcmyk(0%, 29%, 29%, 71%)
Copy CSS
color: #493434; /* rgb */ color: rgb(73, 52, 52); /* hsl */ color: hsl(0, 17%, 25%);
Contrast
On white11.51 : 1
On ink black1.66 : 1

About #493434

#493434 is the hex color #493434, which translates to rgb(73, 52, 52) in RGB and hsl(0, 17%, 25%) in HSL. On the color wheel it sits at 0 degrees, with a saturation of 17 percent and a lightness of 25 percent. In the custom family, it reads as a deep shade.

Using #493434 in a design

Text placed directly on #493434 is most legible in white, which is why the swatch above uses it. For a full interface, pull light steps from the tint strip for backgrounds and dark steps from the shade strip for text and borders, keeping a single consistent hue throughout. Always confirm a given pair in the contrast checker before shipping.

Building a palette around #493434

The pairings above give you three classic starting points. The complementary color sits opposite on the wheel and works well as an accent that draws the eye. The analogous colors sit right beside #493434 for calmer, harmonious combinations. The triadic pair spaces three hues evenly for a balanced, energetic palette. Open any swatch to explore it as its own color.

Full values for #493434

  • HEX: #493434
  • RGB: rgb(73, 52, 52)
  • HSL: hsl(0, 17%, 25%)
  • HSV: hsv(0, 29%, 29%)
  • CMYK: cmyk(0%, 29%, 29%, 71%)

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