Information about #481D2F color

#481D2F color image

Basic facts about this digital color

#481D2F falls into the Rose Color Family — Moderate Saturation, Dark brightness. The mix behind it: rgb(72, 29, 47) — 28.2% red, 11.4% green, 18.4% blue; the print equivalent is CMYK 0 / 17 / 10 / 72. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

A pleasantly vivid pink-red rose, #481D2F carries a shadowy depth. Expect to see shades like this in moody backdrops, typography on light surfaces and premium packaging. In The Official Register of Color Names it is almost identical to Arthouse (#4D202E). Nearby in the Register you will also find Blackberry (#43182F) and Red Earth (#462028).

Technically, the mix leans on its red channel (rgb(72, 29, 47)), which gives #481D2F its character. On this background, white text reaches a 14.1:1 contrast ratio (passing WCAG AAA); black stays at 1.5:1. 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.

#481D2F color variations

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#481D2F 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 #481D2F

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

Arthouse color link
Arthouse

#4D202E

Blackberry color link
Blackberry

#43182F

Red Earth color link
Red Earth

#462028

Contraband color link
Contraband

#462429

Courage color link
Courage

#4B252A

Fake Purple color link
Fake Purple

#43242A

Mayhem color link
Mayhem

#4D1B25

Zibibbo color link
Zibibbo

#51242B

Cowboy color link
Cowboy

#4D282D

Conundrum color link
Conundrum

#3C202C

Dark Crimson color link
Dark Crimson

#402327

Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#481D2F
  • RGB72, 29, 47
  • CMYK0, 17, 10, 72
  • CSSrgb(72, 29, 47)
  • HSL335°, 43%, 20%
  • HSL Precise334.884°, 42.574%, 19.804%
  • HSV335°, 60%, 28%
  • HSB335°, 60%, 28%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.282
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.114
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.184
  • GLSLvec3(0.282, 0.114, 0.184)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.282, 0.114, 0.184, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.282, 0.114, 0.184)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB28.2%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB11.4%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB18.4%
  • Color FamilyRose
  • Saturation FamilyModerate Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyDark
  • HEX ID481D2F
  • DECIMAL ID4726063
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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  • Counting from2025-01-01