Information about #461C21 color

#461C21 color image

Basic facts about this digital color

In the Register's classification, #461C21 belongs to the Red Color Family, featuring Moderate Saturation and Dark brightness. The mix behind it: rgb(70, 28, 33) — 27.5% red, 11% green, 12.9% blue; the print equivalent is CMYK 0 / 16 / 15 / 73. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

#461C21 is a pleasantly vivid red that carries a shadowy depth. It is a natural fit for night-mode interfaces and high-contrast pairings with light text. In The Official Register of Color Names it is a hair away from Cocoa Bean (#481C1C). Nearby in the Register you will also find Ravishing (#401A22) and Red Earth (#462028).

Technically, the mix leans on its red channel (rgb(70, 28, 33)), which gives #461C21 its character. If you plan to put text on a #461C21 background, choose white — the contrast ratio is 14.5:1 (passing WCAG AAA), while black manages only 1.4:1. On paper it relies strongly on black ink (K:73), so proof dark layouts before a large print run. Out of 16,777,216 possible colors, #461C21 is still unnamed — it can be claimed and named in The Official Register of Color Names.

#461C21 color variations

View this color variations of tints, shades, tones and hues.

#461C21 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 #461C21

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

Cocoa Bean color link
Cocoa Bean

#481C1C

Ravishing color link
Ravishing

#401A22

Red Earth color link
Red Earth

#462028

Mayhem color link
Mayhem

#4D1B25

Rialto color link
Rialto

#4C2322

Jumpstart color link
Jumpstart

#3E2025

Short Black color link
Short Black

#42231B

Dark Crimson color link
Dark Crimson

#402327

Red Baron color link
Red Baron

#511D22

Contraband color link
Contraband

#462429

Temptress color link
Temptress

#3C2126

Fake Purple color link
Fake Purple

#43242A

#461C21 color backgrounds & wallpapers

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Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#461C21
  • RGB70, 28, 33
  • CMYK0, 16, 15, 73
  • CSSrgb(70, 28, 33)
  • HSL353°, 43%, 19%
  • HSL Precise352.857°, 42.857%, 19.216%
  • HSV353°, 60%, 27%
  • HSB353°, 60%, 27%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.275
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.110
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.129
  • GLSLvec3(0.275, 0.110, 0.129)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.275, 0.110, 0.129, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.275, 0.110, 0.129)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB27.5%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB11%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB12.9%
  • Color Family (Hue)Red
  • Saturation FamilyModerate Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyDark
  • HEX ID461C21
  • DECIMAL ID4594721
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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