Color #490708

Color Code #490708

A precise look at this Red color with standard values, coordinated palettes, contrast and practical examples.

RedVery dark
Color preview#490708
Conversions

Complete color values

Every value is calculated directly from the HEX code. CMYK is an approximation for print workflows.

HEX
#490708
RGB
rgb(73, 7, 8)
HSL
hsl(359.09 82.5% 15.69%)
HSV
hsv(359.09 90.41% 28.63%)
CMYKApproximate
0%, 90.41%, 89.04%, 71.37%
Relative luminance0.01590—1
Contrast with white15.94:1WCAG
Contrast with black1.32:1WCAG
Best text color#FFFFFFAA ✓

Contrast report

Readability against white and black text

Readable text sample15.94:1
AA ✓AAA ✓
Readable text sample1.32:1
AA ×AAA ×
Usage suggestions

Where can this color work?

This very dark Red tone can be considered for prominent surfaces, identity elements and visual emphasis.

Use #490708 for normal text only when the contrast ratio reaches at least 4.5:1. Large text may pass at 3:1.

Color harmony

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For designers and developers

CSS code example

CSS
.color-sample {
  color: #490708;
  background-color: #4907081A;
  border-color: #490708;
}

Frequently asked questions

What is the RGB value of #490708?

This color is RGB(73, 7, 8).

What is the HSL value of #490708?

Its value is HSL(359.09°, 82.5%, 15.69%).

Is #490708 suitable for text?

Readability depends on the background. The contrast ratio and WCAG results on this page provide the relevant checks.