Information about #481538 color

#481538 color image

Basic facts about this digital color

In the Register's classification, #481538 belongs to the Rose Color Family, featuring Moderate Saturation and Dark brightness. In numbers: rgb(72, 21, 56) (28.2% red, 8.2% green, 22% blue), or CMYK 0 / 20 / 6 / 72 for print. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

A confidently colored rose, #481538 carries a shadowy depth. Expect to see shades like this in night-mode interfaces and high-contrast pairings with light text. In The Official Register of Color Names it is practically indistinguishable from Rabbit Ear Iris (#491E3C). Nearby in the Register you will also find Blackberry (#43182F) and Arthouse (#4D202E).

Technically, the mix leans on its red channel (rgb(72, 21, 56)), which gives #481538 its character. If you plan to put text on a #481538 background, choose white — the contrast ratio is 14.6:1 (passing WCAG AAA), while black manages only 1.4:1. For print, note the heavy black component (K:72) — ink coverage matters with tones this deep. #481538 has no official name yet. If this shade means something to you, you can be the one to name it.

#481538 color variations

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

#481538 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 #481538

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

Arthouse color link
Arthouse

#4D202E

Encore color link
Encore

#54162C

Aubergine color link
Aubergine

#3D0734

Red Earth color link
Red Earth

#462028

Conundrum color link
Conundrum

#3C202C

Mayhem color link
Mayhem

#4D1B25

Deep Purple color link
Deep Purple

#3A243B

Fake Purple color link
Fake Purple

#43242A

Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#481538
  • RGB72, 21, 56
  • CMYK0, 20, 6, 72
  • CSSrgb(72, 21, 56)
  • HSL319°, 55%, 18%
  • HSL Precise318.824°, 54.839%, 18.235%
  • HSV319°, 71%, 28%
  • HSB319°, 71%, 28%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.282
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.082
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.220
  • GLSLvec3(0.282, 0.082, 0.220)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.282, 0.082, 0.220, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.282, 0.082, 0.220)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB28.2%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB8.2%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB22%
  • Color FamilyRose
  • Saturation FamilyModerate Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyDark
  • HEX ID481538
  • DECIMAL ID4724024
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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  • Counting from2025-01-01