Information about #480F38 color

#480F38 color image

Basic facts about this digital color

The digital color #480F38 is classified in the Register under the Rose Color Family, with High Saturation and Dark brightness. In numbers: rgb(72, 15, 56) (28.2% red, 5.9% green, 22% blue), or CMYK 0 / 22 / 6 / 72 for print. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

#480F38 is a vivid, lively pink-red rose 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 just a few steps away from Blackberry (#43182F). Nearby in the Register you will also find Aubergine (#3D0734) and Eggplant Purple (#430541).

The recipe behind #480F38 is rgb(72, 15, 56), with red as the dominant ingredient. On this background, white text reaches a 15.0:1 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. Like most of the 16.7 million digital colors, this one is still waiting for a name — naming it takes a minute.

#480F38 color variations

View this color variations of tints, shades, tones and hues.

#480F38 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 #480F38

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

Blackberry color link
Blackberry

#43182F

Aubergine color link
Aubergine

#3D0734

Encore color link
Encore

#54162C

Arthouse color link
Arthouse

#4D202E

Dark Plum color link
Dark Plum

#3F012C

Mayhem color link
Mayhem

#4D1B25

Rendezvous color link
Rendezvous

#561426

Red Earth color link
Red Earth

#462028

Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#480F38
  • RGB72, 15, 56
  • CMYK0, 22, 6, 72
  • CSSrgb(72, 15, 56)
  • HSL317°, 66%, 17%
  • HSL Precise316.842°, 65.517%, 17.059%
  • HSV317°, 79%, 28%
  • HSB317°, 79%, 28%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.282
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.059
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.220
  • GLSLvec3(0.282, 0.059, 0.220)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.282, 0.059, 0.220, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.282, 0.059, 0.220)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB28.2%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB5.9%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB22%
  • Color FamilyRose
  • Saturation FamilyHigh Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyDark
  • HEX ID480F38
  • DECIMAL ID4722488
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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  • Counting from2025-01-01