#49291D color code insights

All the conversions, harmonies, and accessibility checks you need to design with confidence.

RGB:rgb(73, 41, 29)
HSL:hsl(16, 43%, 20%)
HEX
#49291D
RGB
73, 41, 29
HSL
16°, 43%, 20%
HSV
16°, 60%, 29%
CMYK
0%, 44%, 60%, 71%

Color Conversion

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HEX
#49291D
≈ Steel Blue

Tints & shades

Explore how #49291D behaves when you mix it with white or black. These swatches are perfect for hover states, shadows, and backgrounds.

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Shades

0–100%
0%#49291D
10%#42251A
20%#3A2117
30%#331D14
40%#2C1811
50%#24140F
60%#1D100C
70%#160C09
80%#0F0806
90%#070403
100%#000000

Tints

0–100%
0%#49291D
10%#663929
20%#834934
30%#A05A40
40%#B96C50
50%#C5856D
60%#D09D8A
70%#DCB6A7
80%#E8CEC5
90%#F3E7E2
100%#FFFFFF

Color harmonies

Build balanced palettes instantly with harmonies generated from #49291D.

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Complementary

Opposite hues that create impact and bold contrast.

Analogous

Neighboring hues for natural, fluid gradients.

Triadic

Three evenly spaced hues for playful balance.

Tetradic

Two complementary pairs that deliver rich variety.

Monochromatic

Lighter and darker siblings inside the same hue family.

Accessibility contrast

Check how readable #49291D is with common text colors so every visitor enjoys a clear experience.

Use AA as the baseline for body copy and AAA for premium accessibility.

Sample text on black text
Text color#000000
Background#49291D
Contrast ratio1.62:1
WCAG levelFail
Sample text on white text
Text color#FFFFFF
Background#49291D
Contrast ratio12.98:1
WCAG levelAAA
Recommended text preview
Text color#FFFFFF
Background#49291D
Contrast ratio12.98:1
WCAG levelAAA

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Blindness Simulator

Preview how #49291D appears across common color-vision deficiencies.

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Creative Aspects

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Design guidance

Balance

Treat #49291D as a highlight. Pair it with neutrals and one supporting hue to avoid visual overload.

Contrast

Test combinations with real content. Higher contrast improves scanning, readability, and conversions.

Harmony

Use lighter tints for surfaces, the base color for primaries, and darker shades for hover or pressed states.

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