Information about #47151B color

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Basic facts about this digital color

In the Register's classification, #47151B belongs to the Red Color Family, featuring Moderate Saturation and Dark brightness. The mix behind it: rgb(71, 21, 27) — 27.8% red, 8.2% green, 10.6% blue; the print equivalent is CMYK 0 / 20 / 17 / 72. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

#47151B is a clearly saturated earthy red that leans clearly toward the dark side. It is a natural fit for dark UI themes, backgrounds and dramatic accents. In The Official Register of Color Names it is a hair away from Cocoa Bean (#481C1C). Its next-closest registered neighbors are Ravishing (#401A22) and Chocolate Kisses (#3C1421).

The recipe behind #47151B is rgb(71, 21, 27), with red as the dominant ingredient. Accessibility-wise, white text works best on #47151B: 15.1:1 contrast (passing WCAG AAA) versus 1.4:1 for black. For print, note the heavy black component (K:72) — ink coverage matters with tones this deep. #47151B has no official name yet. If this shade means something to you, you can be the one to name it.

#47151B color variations

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#47151B 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 #47151B

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

Dark Sienna color link
Dark Sienna

#3C1414

Mayhem color link
Mayhem

#4D1B25

Red Baron color link
Red Baron

#511D22

Maroon Oak color link
Maroon Oak

#520C17

Short Black color link
Short Black

#42231B

Rialto color link
Rialto

#4C2322

Heath color link
Heath

#541012

Spitfire color link
Spitfire

#381921

Deep Oak color link
Deep Oak

#412010

#47151B color backgrounds & wallpapers

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Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#47151B
  • RGB71, 21, 27
  • CMYK0, 20, 17, 72
  • CSSrgb(71, 21, 27)
  • HSL353°, 54%, 18%
  • HSL Precise352.8°, 54.348%, 18.039%
  • HSV353°, 70%, 28%
  • HSB353°, 70%, 28%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.278
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.082
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.106
  • GLSLvec3(0.278, 0.082, 0.106)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.278, 0.082, 0.106, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.278, 0.082, 0.106)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB27.8%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB8.2%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB10.6%
  • Color Family (Hue)Red
  • Saturation FamilyModerate Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyDark
  • HEX ID47151B
  • DECIMAL ID4658459
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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  • Counting from2025-01-01