Information about #4B3037 color

#4B3037 color image

Basic facts about this digital color

In the Register's classification, #4B3037 belongs to the Rose Color Family, featuring Low Saturation and Dark brightness. In numbers: rgb(75, 48, 55) (29.4% red, 18.8% green, 21.6% blue), or CMYK 0 / 11 / 8 / 71 for print. New to color codes? See our guide to RGB color codes.

A softly toned pink-red rose, #4B3037 stays on the darker end of the scale. Designers typically reach for tones like this for dark UI themes, backgrounds and dramatic accents. In The Official Register of Color Names it is practically indistinguishable from Night Owl (#483335). Slightly further away sit Cab Sav (#4A2E32) and Barossa (#452E39).

Technically, the mix leans on its red channel (rgb(75, 48, 55)), which gives #4B3037 its character. Accessibility-wise, white text works best on #4B3037: 11.8:1 contrast (passing WCAG AAA) versus 1.8:1 for black. On paper it relies strongly on black ink (K:71), so proof dark layouts before a large print run. Like most of the 16.7 million digital colors, this one is still waiting for a name — naming it takes a minute.

#4B3037 color variations

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#4B3037 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 #4B3037

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

Night Owl color link
Night Owl

#483335

Cab Sav color link
Cab Sav

#4A2E32

Barossa color link
Barossa

#452E39

RockrJen color link
RockrJen

#4C313E

Bean color link
Bean

#4A3531

Wine Berry color link
Wine Berry

#522C35

Afficionado color link
Afficionado

#453638

Port Royale color link
Port Royale

#512B33

Stingray color link
Stingray

#453533

Tempo color link
Tempo

#462B31

Purple Kite color link
Purple Kite

#512C31

Cedar color link
Cedar

#463430

#4B3037 color backgrounds & wallpapers

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Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#4B3037
  • RGB75, 48, 55
  • CMYK0, 11, 8, 71
  • CSSrgb(75, 48, 55)
  • HSL344°, 22%, 24%
  • HSL Precise344.444°, 21.951%, 24.118%
  • HSV344°, 36%, 29%
  • HSB344°, 36%, 29%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.294
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.188
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.216
  • GLSLvec3(0.294, 0.188, 0.216)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.294, 0.188, 0.216, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.294, 0.188, 0.216)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB29.4%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB18.8%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB21.6%
  • Color Family (Hue)Rose
  • Saturation FamilyLow Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyDark
  • HEX ID4B3037
  • DECIMAL ID4927543
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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