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#483C4A Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #483C4A including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#483C4A Color Information

#483C4A RGB value is (72, 60, 74). The hex color red value is 72, green is 60, and blue is 74. Its HSL format shows a hue of 291°, saturation of 10 percent, and lightness of26 percent. The CMYK process values are 3 percent, 19 percent, 0 percent, 71percent.

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#483C4A Color Meaning

Color #483C4A signifies earthy mystery, sophisticated neutrality, and complex grounding. #483C4A dark, greyish purple-brown is a muted, elegant blend, resembling wet stones, dark roasted coffee beans, or shadows in a forest at night. Psychologically, color #483C4A is deeply stabilizing and subtly intriguing, promoting a sense of organic sophistication, resilient calm, and a connection to the profound, quiet complexity of the natural world. #483C4A is a neutral that carries a narrative of depth and weathered experience. #483C4A color is the soil of mystery. Symbolically, color #483C4A represents the point where the mystical (purple) returns to the earth (taupe), wisdom that is grounded, and beauty found in rich, ambiguous shadows. #483C4A is the color of an intellectual’s well-worn study or the bark of an ancient tree. Culturally, #483C4A is a favorite in high-end interior design and fashion for its ability to provide a dark, warm neutral that is far more interesting and emotionally resonant than plain black or brown, suggesting taste, depth, and a quiet confidence.

Color Conversion

Convert #483C4A 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
#483C4A
RGB
rgb(72, 60, 74)
HSL
hsl(291°, 10%, 26%)
CMYK
cmyk(3%, 19%, 0%, 71%)
HSV
hsv(291°, 19%, 29%)
XYZ
5.5244 5.1038 7.1725
Yxy
5.1038 0.3103 0.2867
Hunter Lab
22.5916 0.1414 -0.1076
CIE-Lab
27.0286 8.2120 -6.5860

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red72 / 255 (28%)
28%
Green60 / 255 (24%)
24%
Blue74 / 255 (29%)
29%

CMYK Values

Cyan3 / 100 (3%)
Magenta19 / 100 (19%)
19%
Yellow0 / 100 (0%)
Key (Black)71 / 100 (71%)
71%

Color Variations

#483C4A 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

#483C4A 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 #483C4A 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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Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

10.39:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

10.39:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

10.39:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #483C4A 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

#483C4A

protanopia

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #483C4A;

Text Color

color: #483C4A;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #483C4A;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #483C4A40;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #483C4A;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #483C4A 0%, #2d262e 100%);

#483C4A Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about #483C4A color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.