Information about #45111E color

#45111E color image

Basic facts about this digital color

The digital color #45111E is classified in the Register under the Red Color Family, with High Saturation and Dark brightness. In numbers: rgb(69, 17, 30) (27.1% red, 6.7% green, 11.8% blue), or CMYK 0 / 20 / 15 / 73 for print. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

#45111E is a vivid, lively red that carries a shadowy depth. It is a natural fit for moody backdrops, typography on light surfaces and premium packaging. In The Official Register of Color Names it is almost identical to Chocolate Kisses (#3C1421). Nearby in the Register you will also find Ravishing (#401A22) and Cocoa Bean (#481C1C).

Technically, the mix leans on its red channel (rgb(69, 17, 30)), which gives #45111E its character. On this background, white text reaches a 15.5:1 contrast ratio (passing WCAG AAA); black stays at 1.4:1. On paper it relies strongly on black ink (K:73), so proof dark layouts before a large print run. Like most of the 16.7 million digital colors, this one is still waiting for a name — naming it takes a minute.

#45111E color variations

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#45111E color harmonies

Color harmonies are pleasing color schemes created according to their position on a color wheel.

Complementary

Complementary color schemes are made by picking two opposite colors con the color wheel. They appear vibrant near to each other.

Complementary color schemes

Split complementary

Split complementary schemes are like complementary but they uses two adiacent colors of the complement. They are more flexible than complementary ones.

Split complementary color scheme

Analogous

Analogous color schemes are made by picking three colors that are next to each other on the color wheel. They are perceived as calm and serene.

Analogous color scheme

Triadic

Triadic color schemes are created by picking three colors equally spaced on the color wheel. They appear quite contrasted and multicolored.

Triadic color scheme

Tetradic

Tetradic color schemes are made form two couples of complementary colors in a rectangular shape on the color wheel.

Tetradic color scheme

Square

Square color schemes are like tetradic arranged in a square instead of rectangle. Colors appear even more contrasting.

Square color scheme

Nearest named colors to #45111E

The closest officially registered color names in the Register, ordered by similarity — your shade’s neighborhood is already being claimed.

Ravishing color link
Ravishing

#401A22

Cocoa Bean color link
Cocoa Bean

#481C1C

Dark Sienna color link
Dark Sienna

#3C1414

Mayhem color link
Mayhem

#4D1B25

Spitfire color link
Spitfire

#381921

Maroon Oak color link
Maroon Oak

#520C17

Red Baron color link
Red Baron

#511D22

Jumpstart color link
Jumpstart

#3E2025

Red Earth color link
Red Earth

#462028

Short Black color link
Short Black

#42231B

Blackberry color link
Blackberry

#43182F

Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#45111E
  • RGB69, 17, 30
  • CMYK0, 20, 15, 73
  • CSSrgb(69, 17, 30)
  • HSL345°, 60%, 17%
  • HSL Precise345°, 60.465%, 16.863%
  • HSV345°, 75%, 27%
  • HSB345°, 75%, 27%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.271
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.067
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.118
  • GLSLvec3(0.271, 0.067, 0.118)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.271, 0.067, 0.118, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.271, 0.067, 0.118)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB27.1%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB6.7%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB11.8%
  • Color FamilyRed
  • Saturation FamilyHigh Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyDark
  • HEX ID45111E
  • DECIMAL ID4526366
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
  • Seen by search & AI crawlers9 times
  • Counting from2025-01-01