Information about #47271A color

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Basic facts about this digital color

The digital color #47271A is classified in the Register under the Orange Color Family, with Moderate Saturation and Dark brightness. Its exact recipe is rgb(71, 39, 26) — 27.8% red, 15.3% green, 10.2% blue — and for print it converts to CMYK 0 / 13 / 18 / 72. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

#47271A presents itself as a confidently colored amber-leaning orange — one 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 practically indistinguishable from Short Black (#42231B). Nearby in the Register you will also find Morocco Brown (#442D21) and Rialto (#4C2322).

The recipe behind #47271A is rgb(71, 39, 26), with red as the dominant ingredient. On this background, white text reaches a 13.3:1 contrast ratio (passing WCAG AAA); black stays at 1.6:1. On paper it relies strongly on black ink (K:72), so proof dark layouts before a large print run. No one has named #47271A so far. Register a name for it and it becomes a permanent record.

#47271A color variations

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#47271A 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 #47271A

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

Short Black color link
Short Black

#42231B

Rialto color link
Rialto

#4C2322

Digeridoo color link
Digeridoo

#452924

Cocoa Bean color link
Cocoa Bean

#481C1C

Brown Pod color link
Brown Pod

#3C241B

Hinau color link
Hinau

#482A25

Sofisticata color link
Sofisticata

#4E2D21

Bistre color link
Bistre

#3D2B1F

Iroko color link
Iroko

#433120

Indian Tan color link
Indian Tan

#4F301F

Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#47271A
  • RGB71, 39, 26
  • CMYK0, 13, 18, 72
  • CSSrgb(71, 39, 26)
  • HSL17°, 46%, 19%
  • HSL Precise17.333°, 46.392%, 19.02%
  • HSV17°, 63%, 28%
  • HSB17°, 63%, 28%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.278
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.153
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.102
  • GLSLvec3(0.278, 0.153, 0.102)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.278, 0.153, 0.102, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.278, 0.153, 0.102)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB27.8%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB15.3%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB10.2%
  • Color FamilyOrange
  • Saturation FamilyModerate Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyDark
  • HEX ID47271A
  • DECIMAL ID4663066
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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  • Counting from2025-01-01