Color #492D22 Color / Colour Code #492D22
This page shows the hex color code for color #492d22 (#492D22). The colour is a orange tone with 36% saturation and 21% lightness. Explore its conversions, colour palettes, gradients, accessibility data, and CSS code below.
Color Conversions
Accessibility Contrast
WCAG contrast ratios for #492D22 against common backgrounds.
Complementary Colors
#492D22 paired with its color wheel opposite for maximum contrast.
Analogous Colors
Hues at 347, 17, and 47 degrees for harmonious combinations.
Triadic Palette
Three colors at 17, 137, and 257 degrees.
Color Palettes Using #492D22
Five shades at lightness levels 15% through 85% while keeping hue at 17 and saturation at 36%. Use the darkest shade for text and the lightest for backgrounds to build a cohesive single-hue design system.
Adjacent hues from 17 to 62 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 17 with its complement at 197 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 #492D22
Lightness variations at hue 17 and 36% saturation.
CSS Gradients with #492D22
Design Use Cases for #492D22
Balanced UI Color
At 36% saturation, #492D22 strikes a balance between vibrancy and restraint. This makes it versatile for primary UI elements like navigation bars, card headers, and form accents. It draws attention without overwhelming adjacent content.
Deep Accent & Text Color
#492D22 at 21% lightness is dark enough for readable body text on light backgrounds while retaining its orange character. Use for headings, emphasized text, or deep accent borders. It provides contrast without the harshness of pure black.
Warmth & Enthusiasm
#492D22 sits in the orange range (hue 17). Orange combines the energy of red with the warmth of yellow. It works naturally for progress indicators, pricing highlights, "new" badges, and friendly call-to-action buttons. Food and fitness brands frequently use this hue range.
Gradient Pairing
Create a gradient from #492D22 (hue 17) to its complement at hue 197. For a subtler effect, try pairing with an analogous color at hue 47. Use CSS: background: linear-gradient(135deg, #492d22, #223e49);
CSS Code for #492D22
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About Color #492D22 (#492D22)
#492D22 is a orange color (colour) with RGB channel values of 73 red, 45 green, and 34 blue. The red channel is dominant by a ratio of 2.1:1 over the weakest channel. In HSL terms, the hue sits at 17 degrees with 36% saturation and 21% lightness, placing it in the warm range of the colour spectrum.
The perceived brightness of #492D22 is 52/255 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, 38% magenta, 53% yellow, and 71% key (black).
The WCAG contrast ratio of #492D22 against white is 12.49:1 and against black is 1.68:1. 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 #223E49 creates maximum visual tension when paired with #492D22. For more harmonious color combinations, use the analogous colours #49222B and #494022, 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 #492D22?
- #492D22 is Color #492D22, a orange color (colour) with RGB(73, 45, 34), HSL(17, 36%, 21%), and CMYK(0%, 38%, 53%, 71%). Its perceived brightness is 52/255.
- Is #492D22 accessible for text?
- Against white, #492D22 has a contrast ratio of 12.49:1 (passes AA for normal text). Against black, it has 1.68:1 (fails AA). Use the contrast checker tool for custom background pairings.
- What colours pair well with #492D22?
- The complementary colour is #223E49 (hue 197). For subtle color combinations, use analogous colours #49222B and #494022. The triadic palette adds #22492D and #2D2249 for vibrant variety.
- How do I use #492D22 in CSS?
- Use any format: color: #492d22; or rgb(73, 45, 34); or hsl(17, 36%, 21%). For CSS custom properties: --color-primary: 17 36% 21%; 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.