#493A2F Hex Color
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Not quite grey and not quite espresso, #493a2f is a dark, dusty brown with ashy undertones. Its low saturation and deep lightness give it a muted, serious mood that suits vintage layouts, coffee branding, and moody backgrounds. It works best as a supporting tone rather than the star. White text reads clearly on it at about 10.9:1 contrast, so small body copy stays legible.
Questions about #493a2f
What is #493a2f in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #493a2f is rgb(73, 58, 47), in HSL hsl(25, 22%, 24%) and in CMYK 0%, 21%, 36%, 71%.
What colors pair well with #493a2f?
Burnt orange, sage, and cream all lift this dark brown without clashing. Try a pale terracotta accent instead of pure white, which can look stark against it.
Is #493a2f readable on white or black?
#493a2f has a 10.88:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.92:1 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.