What color is #493021?

#493021 is a dark brown. In RGB it is rgb(73, 48, 33), and in HSL hsl(23, 38%, 21%).

Is #493021 accessible as text?

On white, #493021 has a contrast ratio of 12.15:1 (passes WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 1.73:1 (fails). For text placed on #493021, use white for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #493021?

The nearest Tailwind CSS token is taupe-700 (#473C39).

What colors go well with #493021?

#493021 pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #213A4A. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #493021 below.

Is #493021 good for buttons?

#493021 works well for buttons and highlights, but use white text on #493021 — black text only reaches 1.73:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #493021 the same as CSS darkslategray?

No — #493021 is not the CSS named color darkslategray, but darkslategray (#2F4F4F) is the closest CSS named color by perceptual color distance — it sits in a different color family, so treat it as a rough reference, not a match.

#493021 Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #493021

Not just a swatch — here's how #493021 works with other colors. Named schemes with #493021 in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #493021 Secondary #B5651F Accent #747844 Surface #F4ECDD Anchor #3B2A20

This palette keeps Espresso as the dominant warm neutral, balanced by muted terracotta and olive earth tones and grounded by a deep espresso anchor.

Vintage Leather Lead · 5 colors

Lead #493021 Secondary #7A4A25 Surface #E9D9C0 Accent #41503B Anchor #5B222C

Espresso plays the worn-leather lead, deepened by saddle brown and an oxblood anchor, softened by aged cream and cooled by a muted forest green.

Desert Clay Center · 5 colors

Center #493021 Surface #E2CEA8 Secondary #B07A55 Accent #95986E Anchor #3E2C20

Espresso holds the warm center of this desert palette with sand and clay beside it, a muted-sage accent and a dark-brown anchor.

Japanese Sand Base · 5 colors

Base #493021 Surface #F0E9DC Highlight #F6F1E7 Secondary #BAAF9F Ink #2B2723

Espresso sets a calm, sun-bleached base here, wrapped in bone and paper off-whites and a soft greige, with a single ink accent for wabi-sabi restraint.

Minimal Editorial Surface · 5 colors

Surface #F7F4EF Accent #493021 Secondary #645A54 Support #9A9186 Ink #17140F

Espresso is the single accent in this high-contrast editorial system — set on near-white paper against near-black ink, with a warm grey and a desaturated tint of Espresso carrying the quiet middle.

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Color Lab

How #493021 actually behaves in design work — read from its OKLCH lightness, chroma and hue, not just its raw numbers. Ten signals to help you decide where this color earns its place.

Warmth 63/100

Warm

Reads warm and advancing — inviting, energetic, draws the eye forward.

Softness 34/100

Low

Middle-weight — neither delicate nor heavy.

Depth 63/100

High

Deep and grounding — anchors a layout, strong dark-mode base.

Naturalness 61/100

High

Organic, earthy character — at home in wellness, food and craft brands.

Vintage feel 51/100

Moderate

A faint retro warmth without tipping into sepia.

Luxury 66/100

High

Restrained and premium — deep, quiet, high-end packaging and fashion.

Brand distinctiveness 17/100

Very low

Quiet and neutral — a supporting tone, not a signature.

UI accent fit 36/100

Low

Workable accent with care around contrast.

Surface fit 50/100

Moderate

Usable as a tinted surface in measured doses.

Print safety 95/100

Very high

Reproduces faithfully in CMYK — safe for packaging and print.

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People also use #493021 with

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UI roles & guardrails

Primary action Safe as a filled button with white label. AAA

Body text Passes on white at 16px and above. Pass

Large display Fine for headings 24px+ on white. Pass

Background Pair with white text at 12.2:1. Use

Subtle surface Use #E2D4CC for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #4A3E21 — the hue gap is too small to read as intentional. Clash

In real applications

Not a swatch to memorise — a color to build with. Here is #493021 at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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:root {
  --color-base: #493021;
  --color-base-rgb: 73 48 33;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(33.5% 0.044 51.6);
  --color-50: #FBF7F4;
  --color-100: #F3E9E2;
  --color-200: #E6D3C7;
  --color-300: #D0B29F;
  --color-400: #B8927A;
  --color-500: #9C7359;
  --color-600: #795B49;
  --color-700: #574438;
  --color-800: #3A2E27;
  --color-900: #241D19;
  --color-on-base: #FFFFFF;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  espresso: {
    50: '#FBF7F4',
    100: '#F3E9E2',
    200: '#E6D3C7',
    300: '#D0B29F',
    400: '#B8927A',
    500: '#9C7359',
    600: '#795B49',
    700: '#574438',
    800: '#3A2E27',
    900: '#241D19',
  },
}

$base: #493021;
$base-ink: #FFFFFF;
$base-50: #FBF7F4;
$base-100: #F3E9E2;
$base-200: #E6D3C7;
$base-300: #D0B29F;
$base-400: #B8927A;
$base-500: #9C7359;
$base-600: #795B49;
$base-700: #574438;
$base-800: #3A2E27;
$base-900: #241D19;
$base-hover: #3B271B;
$base-subtle: #D4BEB1;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#493021",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#FFFFFF",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FBF7F4",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#F3E9E2",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#E6D3C7",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#D0B29F",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#B8927A",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#9C7359",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#795B49",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#574438",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#3A2E27",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#241D19",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}

Palettes built on #493021

Color Lab

Pairs with #493021

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