#491B18
Dark Red
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About #491B18 Dark Red
#491B18 is a dark red color. In the RGB color model, it is composed of 73 red, 27 green, and 24 blue. In the HSL color space, it has a hue of 4°, saturation of 51%, and lightness of 19%.
This color has a low lightness value, making it a dark color great for text and bold accents. With moderate saturation, it appears balanced and versatile.
CSS Code
Use #491B18 in your CSS, SCSS, or Tailwind projects.
Color Properties
4°
Hue
51%
Saturation
19%
Lightness
Dark Red
Color Harmonies
Colors that work well with #491B18 based on color theory.
Accessibility
WCAG 2.1 contrast ratio of #491B18 against white and black backgrounds.
Aa#491B18 on White
Contrast Ratio14.45:1
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Aa#491B18 on Black
Contrast Ratio1.45:1
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Color Conversion Table
Complete conversion of #491B18 across different color formats.
| Format | Value |
|---|---|
| HEX | #491B18 |
| RGB | rgb(73, 27, 24) |
| HSL | hsl(4, 51%, 19%) |
| RGB Decimal | 73, 27, 24 |
| RGB Percent | 28.6%, 10.6%, 9.4% |
| CMYK (approx.) | 0%, 63%, 67%, 71% |
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