Information about #47393B color

#47393B color image

Basic facts about this digital color

The digital color #47393B is classified in the Register under the Red Color Family, with Low Saturation and Neutral brightness. Its exact recipe is rgb(71, 57, 59) — 27.8% red, 22.4% green, 23.1% blue — and for print it converts to CMYK 0 / 5 / 5 / 72. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

A calm, restrained red, #47393B holds a balanced mid-tone. Expect to see shades like this in understated, calm designs that favor harmony over drama. In The Official Register of Color Names it is a hair away from Echo (#483C3A). Its next-closest registered neighbors are Barista (#453837) and Horoscope (#43373A).

Technically, the mix leans on its red channel (rgb(71, 57, 59)), which gives #47393B its character. If you plan to put text on a #47393B background, choose white — the contrast ratio is 11.0:1 (passing WCAG AAA), while black manages only 1.9:1. For print, note the heavy black component (K:72) — ink coverage matters with tones this deep. Like most of the 16.7 million digital colors, this one is still waiting for a name — naming it takes a minute.

#47393B color variations

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#47393B 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 #47393B

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

Echo color link
Echo

#483C3A

Barista color link
Barista

#453837

Horoscope color link
Horoscope

#43373A

Afficionado color link
Afficionado

#453638

Jon color link
Jon

#463D3E

Rattlesnake color link
Rattlesnake

#463835

Black Cat color link
Black Cat

#413839

Kina Brown color link
Kina Brown

#433D38

Black Eel color link
Black Eel

#463E3F

Xumo color link
Xumo

#413639

#47393B color backgrounds & wallpapers

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Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#47393B
  • RGB71, 57, 59
  • CMYK0, 5, 5, 72
  • CSSrgb(71, 57, 59)
  • HSL351°, 11%, 25%
  • HSL Precise351.429°, 10.938%, 25.098%
  • HSV351°, 20%, 28%
  • HSB351°, 20%, 28%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.278
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.224
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.231
  • GLSLvec3(0.278, 0.224, 0.231)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.278, 0.224, 0.231, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.278, 0.224, 0.231)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB27.8%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB22.4%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB23.1%
  • Color Family (Hue)Red
  • Saturation FamilyLow Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyNeutral
  • HEX ID47393B
  • DECIMAL ID4667707
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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