Information about #4B2F42 color

#4B2F42 color image

Basic facts about this digital color

The digital color #4B2F42 is classified in the Register under the Rose Color Family, with Low Saturation and Dark brightness. Its exact recipe is rgb(75, 47, 66) — 29.4% red, 18.4% green, 25.9% blue — and for print it converts to CMYK 0 / 11 / 4 / 71. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

#4B2F42 presents itself as a calm, restrained rose — one that carries a shadowy depth. It is a natural fit for night-mode interfaces and high-contrast pairings with light text. In The Official Register of Color Names it is practically indistinguishable from RockrJen (#4C313E). Nearby in the Register you will also find Loulou (#4C3347) and Barossa (#452E39).

Technically, the mix leans on its red channel (rgb(75, 47, 66)), which gives #4B2F42 its character. If you plan to put text on a #4B2F42 background, choose white — the contrast ratio is 11.8:1 (passing WCAG AAA), while black manages only 1.8:1. For print, note the heavy black component (K:71) — ink coverage matters with tones this deep. #4B2F42 has no official name yet. If this shade means something to you, you can be the one to name it.

#4B2F42 color variations

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#4B2F42 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 #4B2F42

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

RockrJen color link
RockrJen

#4C313E

Loulou color link
Loulou

#4C3347

Barossa color link
Barossa

#452E39

Broadway color link
Broadway

#553146

Urban Legend color link
Urban Legend

#42333A

Dark Puce color link
Dark Puce

#4F3A3C

Afficionado color link
Afficionado

#453638

Horoscope color link
Horoscope

#43373A

Light Year color link
Light Year

#463C42

Night Owl color link
Night Owl

#483335

Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#4B2F42
  • RGB75, 47, 66
  • CMYK0, 11, 4, 71
  • CSSrgb(75, 47, 66)
  • HSL319°, 23%, 24%
  • HSL Precise319.286°, 22.951%, 23.922%
  • HSV319°, 37%, 29%
  • HSB319°, 37%, 29%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.294
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.184
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.259
  • GLSLvec3(0.294, 0.184, 0.259)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.294, 0.184, 0.259, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.294, 0.184, 0.259)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB29.4%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB18.4%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB25.9%
  • Color FamilyRose
  • Saturation FamilyLow Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyDark
  • HEX ID4B2F42
  • DECIMAL ID4927298
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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  • Counting from2025-01-01