Color swatch image showing #48060F with RGB(72,6,15) values

#48060F Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #48060F including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#48060F Color Information

#48060F RGB value is (72, 6, 15). The hex color red value is 72, green is 6, and blue is 15. Its HSL format shows a hue of 352°, saturation of 85 percent, and lightness of 15 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 92 percent, 79 percent, 72 percent.

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#48060F Color Meaning

Color #48060F conveys deep emotional intensity, grounded strength, and reflective passion. In color psychology, #48060F encourages measured engagement, thoughtful observation, and controlled emotional expression. Across cultures and history, color #48060F appears in traditional textiles, ceremonial art, and perfumery symbolism, representing depth, heritage, and subtle power. From a spiritual perspective, color #48060F embodies conscious awareness, balanced energy, and deliberate reflection. #48060F supports steady observation and intentional action.

Color Conversion

Convert #48060F across different color models and formats. These conversions help designers work seamlessly between digital and print media, ensuring this color maintains its intended appearance across RGB screens, CMYK printers, and HSL color manipulations.

HEX
#48060F
RGB
rgb(72, 6, 15)
HSL
hsl(352°, 85%, 15%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 92%, 79%, 72%)
HSV
hsv(352°, 92%, 28%)
XYZ
2.8238 1.5425 0.6008
Yxy
1.5425 0.5685 0.3105
Hunter Lab
12.4197 0.1568 0.0395
CIE-Lab
12.8755 30.3960 13.6052

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red72 / 255 (28%)
28%
Green6 / 255 (2%)
Blue15 / 255 (6%)

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)
Magenta92 / 100 (92%)
92%
Yellow79 / 100 (79%)
79%
Key (Black)72 / 100 (72%)
72%

Color Variations

#48060F harmonies come to life through carefully balanced shades, tints, and tones, giving this color depth and flexibility across light and dark variations. Shades add richness, tints bring an airy softness, and tones soften intensity, making it easy to pair in clean, modern palettes.

Color Harmonies

#48060F harmonies create beautiful relationships with other colors based on their position on the color wheel. Each harmony type offers unique design possibilities, enabling cohesive and visually appealing color schemes.

Analogous

Colors adjacent on the color wheel (30° apart)

Complementary

Colors opposite on the color wheel (180° apart)

Split Complementary

Three colors using one base hue and the two hues beside its opposite

Triadic

Three colors evenly spaced (120° apart)

Tetradic

Four colors forming a rectangle on the wheel

Square

Four colors evenly spaced (90° apart)

Double Split

Four colors formed from two base hues and the colors next to their opposites

Monochromatic

Variations of a single hue

Contrast Checker

(WCAG 2.1) Test #48060F for accessibility compliance against white and black backgrounds. Proper contrast ensures this color remains readable and usable for all audiences, meeting WCAG 2.1 standards for both normal and large text applications.

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#48060F

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

16.05:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

16.05:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

16.05:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #48060F appears to people with different types of color vision deficiencies. These simulations help create more inclusive designs that consider how this color is perceived across various visual abilities.

Normal Vision

#48060F

protanopia

#2b2b0d

Note: These simulations are approximations. Actual color vision deficiency varies by individual.

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #48060F;

Text Color

color: #48060F;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #48060F;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #48060F40;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #48060F;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #48060F 0%, #31040a 100%);

#48060F Color FAQs

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