Information about #4A2B48 color

#4A2B48 color image

Basic facts about this digital color

#4A2B48 falls into the Magenta Color Family — Mild Saturation, Dark brightness. The mix behind it: rgb(74, 43, 72) — 29% red, 16.9% green, 28.2% blue; the print equivalent is CMYK 0 / 12 / 1 / 71. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

#4A2B48 presents itself as a moderately toned purple-pink magenta — one that leans clearly toward the dark side. It is a natural fit for dark UI themes, backgrounds and dramatic accents. In The Official Register of Color Names it is a hair away from Loulou (#4C3347). Its next-closest registered neighbors are Grapevine (#43254F) and RockrJen (#4C313E).

The recipe behind #4A2B48 is rgb(74, 43, 72), with red as the dominant ingredient. Accessibility-wise, white text works best on #4A2B48: 12.1:1 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. #4A2B48 has no official name yet. If this shade means something to you, you can be the one to name it.

#4A2B48 color variations

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#4A2B48 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 #4A2B48

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

Loulou color link
Loulou

#4C3347

Grapevine color link
Grapevine

#43254F

RockrJen color link
RockrJen

#4C313E

Jagger color link
Jagger

#3F2E4C

Broadway color link
Broadway

#553146

Grape Royale color link
Grape Royale

#4F2D54

Scarlet Gum color link
Scarlet Gum

#4A2D57

Dark Cerise color link
Dark Cerise

#592746

Barossa color link
Barossa

#452E39

Urban Legend color link
Urban Legend

#42333A

Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#4A2B48
  • RGB74, 43, 72
  • CMYK0, 12, 1, 71
  • CSSrgb(74, 43, 72)
  • HSL304°, 26%, 23%
  • HSL Precise303.871°, 26.496%, 22.941%
  • HSV304°, 42%, 29%
  • HSB304°, 42%, 29%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.290
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.169
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.282
  • GLSLvec3(0.290, 0.169, 0.282)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.290, 0.169, 0.282, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.290, 0.169, 0.282)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB29%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB16.9%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB28.2%
  • Color FamilyMagenta
  • Saturation FamilyMild Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyDark
  • HEX ID4A2B48
  • DECIMAL ID4860744
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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  • Counting from2025-01-01