Information about #4B2620 color

#4B2620 color image

Basic facts about this digital color

The digital color #4B2620 is classified in the Register under the Red Color Family, with Moderate Saturation and Dark brightness. In numbers: rgb(75, 38, 32) (29.4% red, 14.9% green, 12.5% blue), or CMYK 0 / 15 / 17 / 71 for print. New to color codes? See our guide to RGB color codes.

The color #4B2620 reads as a confidently colored earthy red and carries a shadowy depth. Designers typically reach for tones like this for moody backdrops, typography on light surfaces and premium packaging. In The Official Register of Color Names it is practically indistinguishable from Rialto (#4C2322). Nearby in the Register you will also find Nelson Red (#4F2525) and Hinau (#482A25).

In RGB terms — rgb(75, 38, 32) — the red channel does the heavy lifting here. On this background, white text reaches a 13.1:1 contrast ratio (passing WCAG AAA); black stays at 1.6:1. On paper it relies strongly on black ink (K:71), so proof dark layouts before a large print run. No one has named #4B2620 so far. Register a name for it and it becomes a permanent record.

#4B2620 color variations

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#4B2620 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 #4B2620

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

Rialto color link
Rialto

#4C2322

Nelson Red color link
Nelson Red

#4F2525

Hinau color link
Hinau

#482A25

Sofisticata color link
Sofisticata

#4E2D21

Digeridoo color link
Digeridoo

#452924

Scoria color link
Scoria

#532620

Volcano color link
Volcano

#4E2728

Lonestar color link
Lonestar

#522426

Courage color link
Courage

#4B252A

Contraband color link
Contraband

#462429

Short Black color link
Short Black

#42231B

Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#4B2620
  • RGB75, 38, 32
  • CMYK0, 15, 17, 71
  • CSSrgb(75, 38, 32)
  • HSL8°, 40%, 21%
  • HSL Precise8.372°, 40.187%, 20.98%
  • HSV8°, 57%, 29%
  • HSB8°, 57%, 29%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.294
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.149
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.125
  • GLSLvec3(0.294, 0.149, 0.125)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.294, 0.149, 0.125, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.294, 0.149, 0.125)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB29.4%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB14.9%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB12.5%
  • Color FamilyRed
  • Saturation FamilyModerate Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyDark
  • HEX ID4B2620
  • DECIMAL ID4924960
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
  • Seen by search & AI crawlers12 times
  • Counting from2025-01-01