#493A1D color code insights

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

RGB:rgb(73, 58, 29)

HSL:hsl(40, 43%, 20%)

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HEX

#493A1D

RGB

73, 58, 29

HSL

40°, 43%, 20%

HSV

40°, 60%, 29%

CMYK

0%, 21%, 60%, 71%

Color Conversion

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HEX

#493A1D

≈ Steel Blue

Tints & shades

Explore how #493A1D 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%#493A1D

10%#42341A

20%#3A2F17

30%#332914

40%#2C2311

50%#241D0F

60%#1D170C

70%#161109

80%#0F0C06

90%#070603

100%#000000

Tints

0–100%

0%#493A1D

10%#665229

20%#836934

30%#A08040

40%#B99650

50%#C5A86D

60%#D0B98A

70%#DCCBA7

80%#E8DCC5

90%#F3EEE2

100%#FFFFFF

Color harmonies

Build balanced palettes instantly with harmonies generated from #493A1D.

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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 #493A1D 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#493A1D

Contrast ratio1.91:1

WCAG levelFail

Sample text on white text

Text color#FFFFFF

Background#493A1D

Contrast ratio11.02:1

WCAG levelAAA

Recommended text preview

Text color#FFFFFF

Background#493A1D

Contrast ratio11.02:1

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 #493A1D appears across common color-vision deficiencies.

Creative Aspects

Explore seasonal associations, emotional cues, and natural occurrences.

Design guidance

Balance

Treat #493A1D 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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