#492B19 Hex Color
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A dim, desaturated brown, #492b19 feels grounded and serious. This shade carries a dusty, moody warmth that works well as a dark background for rustic or industrial branding. It offers high contrast for white typography, making it readable for UI applications. Pair this hex code with soft creams or muted greens to avoid a muddy appearance in your layout.
Questions about #492b19
What is #492b19 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #492b19 is rgb(73, 43, 25), in HSL hsl(23, 49%, 19%) and in CMYK 0%, 41%, 66%, 71%.
What colors pair best with #492b19 for a balanced design?
Is #492b19 suitable for use as a background color in UI design?
Yes, #492b19 works well as a background for rustic or industrial interfaces because it offers high contrast against white text, ensuring good readability. However, always test the contrast ratio in your specific layout to ensure it meets accessibility standards for your users.
Is #492b19 readable on white or black?
#492b19 has a 12.78:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.64:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it works for body text and on black it is too faint for text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.