Information about #4B3A1E color

#4B3A1E color image

Basic facts about this digital color

The digital color #4B3A1E is classified in the Register under the Orange Color Family, with Moderate Saturation and Dark brightness. In numbers: rgb(75, 58, 30) (29.4% red, 22.7% green, 11.8% blue), or CMYK 0 / 7 / 18 / 71 for print. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

#4B3A1E is a confidently colored amber-leaning orange that carries a shadowy depth. It is a natural fit for moody backdrops, typography on light surfaces and premium packaging. In The Official Register of Color Names it is almost identical to Cafe Noir (#4B3621). Nearby in the Register you will also find Rimutaka (#4B3C23) and Madras (#473E23).

In RGB terms — rgb(75, 58, 30) — the red channel does the heavy lifting here. On this background, white text reaches a 10.9:1 contrast ratio (passing WCAG AAA); black stays at 1.9:1. On paper it relies strongly on black ink (K:71), so proof dark layouts before a large print run. No one has named #4B3A1E so far. Register a name for it and it becomes a permanent record.

#4B3A1E color variations

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#4B3A1E 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 #4B3A1E

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

Cafe Noir color link
Cafe Noir

#4B3621

Rimutaka color link
Rimutaka

#4B3C23

Madras color link
Madras

#473E23

Lisbon Brown color link
Lisbon Brown

#423921

Longbush color link
Longbush

#413922

Indian Tan color link
Indian Tan

#4F301F

Iroko color link
Iroko

#433120

Thatch Green color link
Thatch Green

#403D19

Teak Stain color link
Teak Stain

#4E3529

Woodburn color link
Woodburn

#463629

Kakadu color link
Kakadu

#554123

Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#4B3A1E
  • RGB75, 58, 30
  • CMYK0, 7, 18, 71
  • CSSrgb(75, 58, 30)
  • HSL37°, 43%, 21%
  • HSL Precise37.333°, 42.857%, 20.588%
  • HSV37°, 60%, 29%
  • HSB37°, 60%, 29%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.294
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.227
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.118
  • GLSLvec3(0.294, 0.227, 0.118)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.294, 0.227, 0.118, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.294, 0.227, 0.118)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB29.4%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB22.7%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB11.8%
  • Color FamilyOrange
  • Saturation FamilyModerate Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyDark
  • HEX ID4B3A1E
  • DECIMAL ID4930078
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
  • Seen by search & AI crawlers8 times
  • Counting from2025-01-01