Information about #472F2D color

#472F2D color image

Basic facts about this digital color

The digital color #472F2D is classified in the Register under the Red Color Family, with Low Saturation and Dark brightness. In numbers: rgb(71, 47, 45) (27.8% red, 18.4% green, 17.6% blue), or CMYK 0 / 9 / 10 / 72 for print. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

#472F2D is a gently muted warm red 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 almost identical to Rich Coffee (#47312B). Slightly further away sit Warmed Brown (#4A302B) and Dark Ginger (#473029).

The recipe behind #472F2D is rgb(71, 47, 45), with red as the dominant ingredient. On this background, white text reaches a 12.3:1 contrast ratio (passing WCAG AAA); black stays at 1.7:1. For print, note the heavy black component (K:72) — ink coverage matters with tones this deep. #472F2D has no official name yet. If this shade means something to you, you can be the one to name it.

#472F2D color variations

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#472F2D 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 #472F2D

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

Rich Coffee color link
Rich Coffee

#47312B

Warmed Brown color link
Warmed Brown

#4A302B

Dark Ginger color link
Dark Ginger

#473029

Old Burgundy color link
Old Burgundy

#43302E

Brown Coffee color link
Brown Coffee

#4A2C2A

Baked Earth color link
Baked Earth

#493028

Tempo color link
Tempo

#462B31

Cedar color link
Cedar

#463430

Cab Sav color link
Cab Sav

#4A2E32

Timberland color link
Timberland

#4C332A

Espresso color link
Espresso

#4E312D

#472F2D color backgrounds & wallpapers

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Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#472F2D
  • RGB71, 47, 45
  • CMYK0, 9, 10, 72
  • CSSrgb(71, 47, 45)
  • HSL5°, 22%, 23%
  • HSL Precise4.615°, 22.414%, 22.745%
  • HSV5°, 37%, 28%
  • HSB5°, 37%, 28%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.278
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.184
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.176
  • GLSLvec3(0.278, 0.184, 0.176)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.278, 0.184, 0.176, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.278, 0.184, 0.176)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB27.8%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB18.4%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB17.6%
  • Color Family (Hue)Red
  • Saturation FamilyLow Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyDark
  • HEX ID472F2D
  • DECIMAL ID4665133
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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