Information about #4B1502 color

#4B1502 color image

Basic facts about this digital color

In the Register's classification, #4B1502 belongs to the Orange Color Family, featuring Full Saturation and Dark brightness. The mix behind it: rgb(75, 21, 2) — 29.4% red, 8.2% green, 0.8% blue; the print equivalent is CMYK 0 / 21 / 29 / 71. New to color codes? See our guide to RGB color codes.

The color #4B1502 reads as a pure, full-strength warm orange and leans clearly toward the dark side. Designers typically reach for tones like this for dark UI themes, backgrounds and dramatic accents. In The Official Register of Color Names it is almost identical to French Puce (#4E1609). Its next-closest registered neighbors are Deep Vermilion (#591600) and Rebel (#3C1206).

Technically, the mix leans on its red channel (rgb(75, 21, 2)), which gives #4B1502 its character. Accessibility-wise, white text works best on #4B1502: 14.9:1 contrast (passing WCAG AAA) versus 1.4:1 for black. On paper it relies strongly on black ink (K:71), so proof dark layouts before a large print run. #4B1502 has no official name yet. If this shade means something to you, you can be the one to name it.

#4B1502 color variations

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#4B1502 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 #4B1502

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

French Puce color link
French Puce

#4E1609

Rebel color link
Rebel

#3C1206

Black Bean color link
Black Bean

#3D0C02

Deep Tangelo color link
Deep Tangelo

#592100

Heath color link
Heath

#541012

Dried Blood color link
Dried Blood

#4B0101

Burnt Maroon color link
Burnt Maroon

#420303

Deep Oak color link
Deep Oak

#412010

#4B1502 color backgrounds & wallpapers

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Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#4B1502
  • RGB75, 21, 2
  • CMYK0, 21, 29, 71
  • CSSrgb(75, 21, 2)
  • HSL16°, 95%, 15%
  • HSL Precise15.616°, 94.805%, 15.098%
  • HSV16°, 97%, 29%
  • HSB16°, 97%, 29%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.294
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.082
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.008
  • GLSLvec3(0.294, 0.082, 0.008)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.294, 0.082, 0.008, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.294, 0.082, 0.008)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB29.4%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB8.2%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB0.8%
  • Color Family (Hue)Orange
  • Saturation FamilyFull Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyDark
  • HEX ID4B1502
  • DECIMAL ID4920578
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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