Color #490F22 Color / Colour Code #490F22
This page shows the hex color code for color #490f22 (#490F22). The colour is a pink tone with 66% saturation and 17% lightness. Explore its conversions, colour palettes, gradients, accessibility data, and CSS code below.
Color Conversions
Accessibility Contrast
WCAG contrast ratios for #490F22 against common backgrounds.
Complementary Colors
#490F22 paired with its color wheel opposite for maximum contrast.
Analogous Colors
Hues at 310, 340, and 10 degrees for harmonious combinations.
Triadic Palette
Three colors at 340, 100, and 220 degrees.
Color Palettes Using #490F22
Five shades at lightness levels 15% through 85% while keeping hue at 340 and saturation at 66%. Use the darkest shade for text and the lightest for backgrounds to build a cohesive single-hue design system.
Adjacent hues from 340 to 25 degrees create a warm, unified palette. This analogous scheme works for marketing materials, seasonal campaigns, and any design that needs visual warmth without clashing colors.
Combines the base color at hue 340 with its complement at 160 and two adjacent cool tones. This split-complementary approach provides strong visual contrast while remaining more balanced than a pure complementary scheme.
Five evenly spaced hues at 40% saturation and 80% lightness. Pastels are gentle on the eyes and work well for dashboards, onboarding screens, category tags, and any interface where multiple distinct colors are needed without visual aggression.
Shades & Tints of #490F22
Lightness variations at hue 340 and 66% saturation.
CSS Gradients with #490F22
Design Use Cases for #490F22
Vibrant Brand Color
#490F22 has a strong 66% saturation that makes it ideal for brand identity elements. Use it for logos, primary call-to-action buttons, hero section accents, and marketing materials where visual impact matters. This saturation level is eye-catching without being harsh.
Deep Accent & Text Color
#490F22 at 17% lightness is dark enough for readable body text on light backgrounds while retaining its pink character. Use for headings, emphasized text, or deep accent borders. It provides contrast without the harshness of pure black.
Playfulness & Compassion
#490F22 is in the pink range (hue 340). Pink ranges from energetic to gentle depending on saturation and lightness. Use it for beauty and cosmetics branding, social app interfaces, Valentine's themes, and youth-oriented design. Desaturated pinks work well as soft background tints.
Gradient Pairing
Create a gradient from #490F22 (hue 340) to its complement at hue 160. For a subtler effect, try pairing with an analogous color at hue 10. Use CSS: background: linear-gradient(135deg, #490f22, #0f4835);
CSS Code for #490F22
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About Color #490F22 (#490F22)
#490F22 is a pink color (colour) with RGB channel values of 73 red, 15 green, and 34 blue. The red channel is dominant by a ratio of 4.9:1 over the weakest channel. In HSL terms, the hue sits at 340 degrees with 66% saturation and 17% lightness, placing it in the warm range of the colour spectrum.
The perceived brightness of #490F22 is 35/255 using the ITU-R BT.601 luma formula (0.299R + 0.587G + 0.114B). This appears dark to the human eye, so pair it with light text for adequate readability. For print production, the CMYK equivalent is 0% cyan, 79% magenta, 53% yellow, and 71% key (black).
The WCAG contrast ratio of #490F22 against white is 15.28:1 and against black is 1.37:1. This exceeds the AAA requirement (7:1) for normal text on white, making it excellent for body text and small UI labels on light backgrounds.
The complementary colour #0F4835 creates maximum visual tension when paired with #490F22. For more harmonious color combinations, use the analogous colours #480F3E and #48180F, which sit 30 degrees on either side of the hue wheel. To build a complete design system, start with the monochromatic scale above for consistent shade variations, then add one complementary or triadic accent for interactive elements.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What color / colour is #490F22?
- #490F22 is Color #490F22, a pink color (colour) with RGB(73, 15, 34), HSL(340, 66%, 17%), and CMYK(0%, 79%, 53%, 71%). Its perceived brightness is 35/255.
- Is #490F22 accessible for text?
- Against white, #490F22 has a contrast ratio of 15.28:1 (passes AA for normal text). Against black, it has 1.37:1 (fails AA). Use the contrast checker tool for custom background pairings.
- What colours pair well with #490F22?
- The complementary colour is #0F4835 (hue 160). For subtle color combinations, use analogous colours #480F3E and #48180F. The triadic palette adds #22480F and #0F2248 for vibrant variety.
- How do I use #490F22 in CSS?
- Use any format: color: #490f22; or rgb(73, 15, 34); or hsl(340, 66%, 17%). For CSS custom properties: --color-primary: 340 66% 17%; then use it as hsl(var(--color-primary)).
- Is this color / colour explorer free?
- Yes, completely free with no signup required. All colour calculations run in your browser. You can explore any valid hex color code, not just the pre-generated palette.