#491D31 color code insights

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

RGB:rgb(73, 29, 49)

HSL:hsl(333, 43%, 20%)

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HEX

#491D31

RGB

73, 29, 49

HSL

333°, 43%, 20%

HSV

333°, 60%, 29%

CMYK

0%, 60%, 33%, 71%

Color Conversion

Generate values across multiple color models in one place.

HEX

#491D31

≈ Steel Blue

Tints & shades

Explore how #491D31 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%#491D31

10%#421A2C

20%#3A1727

30%#331422

40%#2C111D

50%#240F18

60%#1D0C14

70%#16090F

80%#0F060A

90%#070305

100%#000000

Tints

0–100%

0%#491D31

10%#662944

20%#833458

30%#A0406B

40%#B9507F

50%#C56D95

60%#D08AAA

70%#DCA7BF

80%#E8C5D4

90%#F3E2EA

100%#FFFFFF

Color harmonies

Build balanced palettes instantly with harmonies generated from #491D31.

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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 #491D31 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#491D31

Contrast ratio1.50:1

WCAG levelFail

Sample text on white text

Text color#FFFFFF

Background#491D31

Contrast ratio13.97:1

WCAG levelAAA

Recommended text preview

Text color#FFFFFF

Background#491D31

Contrast ratio13.97:1

WCAG levelAAA

Technical Formats

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Practical Formats

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Color Analysis

Dive into spectral data, dominance reports, and advanced analytics.

Blindness Simulator

Preview how #491D31 appears across common color-vision deficiencies.

Creative Aspects

Explore seasonal associations, emotional cues, and natural occurrences.

Design guidance

Balance

Treat #491D31 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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