Information about #4B1D1A color

#4B1D1A color image

Basic facts about this digital color

In the Register's classification, #4B1D1A belongs to the Red Color Family, featuring Moderate Saturation and Dark brightness. In numbers: rgb(75, 29, 26) (29.4% red, 11.4% green, 10.2% blue), or CMYK 0 / 18 / 19 / 71 for print. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

A clearly saturated warm red, #4B1D1A leans clearly toward the dark side. Expect to see shades like this in dark UI themes, backgrounds and dramatic accents. In The Official Register of Color Names it is practically indistinguishable from Cocoa Bean (#481C1C). Its next-closest registered neighbors are Red Baron (#511D22) and Rialto (#4C2322).

Technically, the mix leans on its red channel (rgb(75, 29, 26)), which gives #4B1D1A its character. Accessibility-wise, white text works best on #4B1D1A: 14.1:1 contrast (passing WCAG AAA) versus 1.5:1 for black. On paper it relies strongly on black ink (K:71), so proof dark layouts before a large print run. #4B1D1A has no official name yet. If this shade means something to you, you can be the one to name it.

#4B1D1A color variations

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#4B1D1A 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 #4B1D1A

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

Cocoa Bean color link
Cocoa Bean

#481C1C

Red Baron color link
Red Baron

#511D22

Rialto color link
Rialto

#4C2322

Short Black color link
Short Black

#42231B

Mayhem color link
Mayhem

#4D1B25

Scoria color link
Scoria

#532620

Ravishing color link
Ravishing

#401A22

Nelson Red color link
Nelson Red

#4F2525

Speed Demon color link
Speed Demon

#551B24

Deep Oak color link
Deep Oak

#412010

JayHawk Red color link
JayHawk Red

#58181F

Red Earth color link
Red Earth

#462028

Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#4B1D1A
  • RGB75, 29, 26
  • CMYK0, 18, 19, 71
  • CSSrgb(75, 29, 26)
  • HSL4°, 49%, 20%
  • HSL Precise3.673°, 48.515%, 19.804%
  • HSV4°, 65%, 29%
  • HSB4°, 65%, 29%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.294
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.114
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.102
  • GLSLvec3(0.294, 0.114, 0.102)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.294, 0.114, 0.102, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.294, 0.114, 0.102)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB29.4%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB11.4%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB10.2%
  • Color FamilyRed
  • Saturation FamilyModerate Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyDark
  • HEX ID4B1D1A
  • DECIMAL ID4922650
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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  • Counting from2025-01-01