Information about #48352E color

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Basic facts about this digital color

The digital color #48352E is classified in the Register under the Orange Color Family, with Low Saturation and Dark brightness. Its exact recipe is rgb(72, 53, 46) — 28.2% red, 20.8% green, 18% blue — and for print it converts to CMYK 0 / 7 / 10 / 72. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

#48352E presents itself as a calm, restrained amber-leaning orange — one 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 practically indistinguishable from Cedar (#463430). Nearby in the Register you will also find Bean (#4A3531) and Tobago (#44362D).

The recipe behind #48352E is rgb(72, 53, 46), with red as the dominant ingredient. On this background, white text reaches a 11.5:1 contrast ratio (passing WCAG AAA); black stays at 1.8:1. On paper it relies strongly on black ink (K:72), so proof dark layouts before a large print run. No one has named #48352E so far. Register a name for it and it becomes a permanent record.

#48352E color variations

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#48352E 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 #48352E

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

Cedar color link
Cedar

#463430

Bean color link
Bean

#4A3531

Tobago color link
Tobago

#44362D

Dark Rum color link
Dark Rum

#45362B

Rich Coffee color link
Rich Coffee

#47312B

Double Felix color link
Double Felix

#453732

Woodburn color link
Woodburn

#463629

Stingray color link
Stingray

#453533

Timberland color link
Timberland

#4C332A

Warmed Brown color link
Warmed Brown

#4A302B

Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#48352E
  • RGB72, 53, 46
  • CMYK0, 7, 10, 72
  • CSSrgb(72, 53, 46)
  • HSL16°, 22%, 23%
  • HSL Precise16.154°, 22.034%, 23.137%
  • HSV16°, 36%, 28%
  • HSB16°, 36%, 28%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.282
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.208
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.180
  • GLSLvec3(0.282, 0.208, 0.180)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.282, 0.208, 0.180, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.282, 0.208, 0.180)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB28.2%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB20.8%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB18%
  • Color FamilyOrange
  • Saturation FamilyLow Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyDark
  • HEX ID48352E
  • DECIMAL ID4732206
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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  • Counting from2025-01-01