Information about #47151D color

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Basic facts about this digital color

The digital color #47151D is classified in the Register under the Red Color Family, with Moderate Saturation and Dark brightness. Its exact recipe is rgb(71, 21, 29) — 27.8% red, 8.2% green, 11.4% blue — and for print it converts to CMYK 0 / 20 / 16 / 72. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

#47151D presents itself as a clearly saturated earthy red — one that stays on the darker end of the scale. It is a natural fit for moody backdrops, typography on light surfaces and premium packaging. In The Official Register of Color Names it is practically indistinguishable from Cocoa Bean (#481C1C). Slightly further away sit Ravishing (#401A22) and Mayhem (#4D1B25).

In RGB terms — rgb(71, 21, 29) — the red channel does the heavy lifting here. On this background, white text reaches a 15.1:1 contrast ratio (passing WCAG AAA); black stays at 1.4:1. For print, note the heavy black component (K:72) — ink coverage matters with tones this deep. Out of 16,777,216 possible colors, #47151D is still unnamed — it can be claimed and named in The Official Register of Color Names.

#47151D color variations

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#47151D 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 #47151D

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

Mayhem color link
Mayhem

#4D1B25

Red Baron color link
Red Baron

#511D22

Dark Sienna color link
Dark Sienna

#3C1414

Short Black color link
Short Black

#42231B

Maroon Oak color link
Maroon Oak

#520C17

Red Earth color link
Red Earth

#462028

Rialto color link
Rialto

#4C2322

Spitfire color link
Spitfire

#381921

Jumpstart color link
Jumpstart

#3E2025

#47151D color backgrounds & wallpapers

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Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#47151D
  • RGB71, 21, 29
  • CMYK0, 20, 16, 72
  • CSSrgb(71, 21, 29)
  • HSL350°, 54%, 18%
  • HSL Precise350.4°, 54.348%, 18.039%
  • HSV350°, 70%, 28%
  • HSB350°, 70%, 28%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.278
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.082
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.114
  • GLSLvec3(0.278, 0.082, 0.114)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.278, 0.082, 0.114, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.278, 0.082, 0.114)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB27.8%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB8.2%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB11.4%
  • Color Family (Hue)Red
  • Saturation FamilyModerate Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyDark
  • HEX ID47151D
  • DECIMAL ID4658461
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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