Information about #4A2B2D color

#4A2B2D color image

Basic facts about this digital color

In the Register's classification, #4A2B2D belongs to the Red Color Family, featuring Mild Saturation and Dark brightness. In numbers: rgb(74, 43, 45) (29% red, 16.9% green, 17.6% blue), or CMYK 0 / 12 / 11 / 71 for print. New to color codes? See our guide to RGB color codes.

#4A2B2D presents itself as a moderately toned warm red — one that leans clearly toward the dark side. In practice it works well for dark UI themes, backgrounds and dramatic accents. In The Official Register of Color Names it is almost identical to Brown Coffee (#4A2C2A). Its next-closest registered neighbors are Cowboy (#4D282D) and Warmed Brown (#4A302B).

Technically, the mix leans on its red channel (rgb(74, 43, 45)), which gives #4A2B2D its character. Accessibility-wise, white text works best on #4A2B2D: 12.5:1 contrast (passing WCAG AAA) versus 1.7:1 for black. On paper it relies strongly on black ink (K:71), so proof dark layouts before a large print run. #4A2B2D has no official name yet. If this shade means something to you, you can be the one to name it.

#4A2B2D color variations

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

#4A2B2D 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 #4A2B2D

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

Brown Coffee color link
Brown Coffee

#4A2C2A

Cowboy color link
Cowboy

#4D282D

Warmed Brown color link
Warmed Brown

#4A302B

Tempo color link
Tempo

#462B31

Cab Sav color link
Cab Sav

#4A2E32

Courage color link
Courage

#4B252A

Rich Coffee color link
Rich Coffee

#47312B

Dark Ginger color link
Dark Ginger

#473029

Baked Earth color link
Baked Earth

#493028

Espresso color link
Espresso

#4E312D

Cherrywood color link
Cherrywood

#4E312E

Volcano color link
Volcano

#4E2728

Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#4A2B2D
  • RGB74, 43, 45
  • CMYK0, 12, 11, 71
  • CSSrgb(74, 43, 45)
  • HSL356°, 26%, 23%
  • HSL Precise356.129°, 26.496%, 22.941%
  • HSV356°, 42%, 29%
  • HSB356°, 42%, 29%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.290
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.169
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.176
  • GLSLvec3(0.290, 0.169, 0.176)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.290, 0.169, 0.176, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.290, 0.169, 0.176)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB29%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB16.9%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB17.6%
  • Color FamilyRed
  • Saturation FamilyMild Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyDark
  • HEX ID4A2B2D
  • DECIMAL ID4860717
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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  • Counting from2025-01-01