#491A10

#491A10

Overview

#491A10 is a warm, dark color. In RGB it is 73, 26, 16, in HSL 10.5°, 64.0%, 17.5%, and in CMYK 0.0%, 64.4%, 78.1%, 71.4%. The nearest named color is RAL 8012 Red Brown.

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Color Values

HEX

#491A10

RGB

73, 26, 16

HSL

10.5, 64.0%, 17.5%

HSV

10.5, 78.1%, 28.6%

CMYK

0.0%, 64.4%, 78.1%, 71.4%

OKLCH

0.2881 0.0745 33.6

Properties

Color Psychology

Dark browns like chocolate and espresso project richness, indulgence, and masculine elegance. They carry the warmth of wood-paneled studies and aged leather, evoking comfort and established tradition. These deep tones suggest solidity, dependability, and mature sophistication.

Design Usage

Dark brown excels as a text color alternative to pure black, providing warmth and reducing visual harshness. It suits coffee roasters, chocolate brands, and heritage accessories with a tradition focus. Pair it with cream, gold, or burnt orange for a luxurious, warm-toned design system.

Color Harmonies

Color Blindness Simulation

CSS Usage

background-color: #491A10;
color: #491A10;
border-color: #491A10;
Nearest Tailwind: Orange 950 #431407

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

14.6:1

AA Pass AAA Pass

Text on black

1.44:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #491A10?

RGB(73, 26, 16) · HSL(10.5, 64.0%, 17.5%) · CMYK(0.0%, 64.4%, 78.1%, 71.4%)

Does #491A10 meet WCAG contrast on white?

14.6:1 — WCAG AA Pass, AAA Pass for normal text.

What text color is readable on #491A10?

Use FFFFFF text on a #491A10 background; contrast on black is 1.44:1.