Information about #49222C color

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Basic facts about this digital color

The digital color #49222C is classified in the Register under the Red Color Family, with Mild Saturation and Dark brightness. In numbers: rgb(73, 34, 44) (28.6% red, 13.3% green, 17.3% blue), or CMYK 0 / 15 / 11 / 71 for print. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

The color #49222C reads as a mildly saturated red and 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 practically indistinguishable from Courage (#4B252A). Nearby in the Register you will also find Contraband (#462429) and Arthouse (#4D202E).

Technically, the mix leans on its red channel (rgb(73, 34, 44)), which gives #49222C its character. On this background, white text reaches a 13.6:1 contrast ratio (passing WCAG AAA); black stays at 1.5:1. On paper it relies strongly on black ink (K:71), so proof dark layouts before a large print run. Like most of the 16.7 million digital colors, this one is still waiting for a name — naming it takes a minute.

#49222C color variations

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#49222C 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 #49222C

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

Courage color link
Courage

#4B252A

Contraband color link
Contraband

#462429

Arthouse color link
Arthouse

#4D202E

Red Earth color link
Red Earth

#462028

Fake Purple color link
Fake Purple

#43242A

Cowboy color link
Cowboy

#4D282D

Volcano color link
Volcano

#4E2728

Zibibbo color link
Zibibbo

#51242B

Nelson Red color link
Nelson Red

#4F2525

Brown Coffee color link
Brown Coffee

#4A2C2A

Dark Crimson color link
Dark Crimson

#402327

Rialto color link
Rialto

#4C2322

#49222C color backgrounds & wallpapers

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Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#49222C
  • RGB73, 34, 44
  • CMYK0, 15, 11, 71
  • CSSrgb(73, 34, 44)
  • HSL345°, 36%, 21%
  • HSL Precise344.615°, 36.449%, 20.98%
  • HSV345°, 53%, 29%
  • HSB345°, 53%, 29%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.286
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.133
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.173
  • GLSLvec3(0.286, 0.133, 0.173)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.286, 0.133, 0.173, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.286, 0.133, 0.173)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB28.6%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB13.3%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB17.3%
  • Color Family (Hue)Red
  • Saturation FamilyMild Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyDark
  • HEX ID49222C
  • DECIMAL ID4792876
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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