Information about #4C1521 color

#4C1521 color image

Basic facts about this digital color

The digital color #4C1521 is classified in the Register under the Red Color Family, with Moderate Saturation and Dark brightness. In numbers: rgb(76, 21, 33) (29.8% red, 8.2% green, 12.9% blue), or CMYK 0 / 22 / 17 / 70 for print. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

The color #4C1521 reads as a clearly saturated warm red and leans clearly toward the dark side. Expect to see shades like this in night-mode interfaces and high-contrast pairings with light text. In The Official Register of Color Names it is practically indistinguishable from Mayhem (#4D1B25). Its next-closest registered neighbors are Red Baron (#511D22) and Cocoa Bean (#481C1C).

Technically, the mix leans on its red channel (rgb(76, 21, 33)), which gives #4C1521 its character. If you plan to put text on a #4C1521 background, choose white — the contrast ratio is 14.6:1 (passing WCAG AAA), while black manages only 1.4:1. On paper it relies strongly on black ink (K:70), so proof dark layouts before a large print run. No one has named #4C1521 so far. Register a name for it and it becomes a permanent record.

#4C1521 color variations

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#4C1521 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 #4C1521

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

Mayhem color link
Mayhem

#4D1B25

Cocoa Bean color link
Cocoa Bean

#481C1C

Red Baron color link
Red Baron

#511D22

Rendezvous color link
Rendezvous

#561426

Speed Demon color link
Speed Demon

#551B24

JayHawk Red color link
JayHawk Red

#58181F

Ravishing color link
Ravishing

#401A22

Encore color link
Encore

#54162C

Rialto color link
Rialto

#4C2322

Red Earth color link
Red Earth

#462028

Maroon Oak color link
Maroon Oak

#520C17

#4C1521 color backgrounds & wallpapers

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Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#4C1521
  • RGB76, 21, 33
  • CMYK0, 22, 17, 70
  • CSSrgb(76, 21, 33)
  • HSL347°, 57%, 19%
  • HSL Precise346.909°, 56.701%, 19.02%
  • HSV347°, 72%, 30%
  • HSB347°, 72%, 30%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.298
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.082
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.129
  • GLSLvec3(0.298, 0.082, 0.129)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.298, 0.082, 0.129, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.298, 0.082, 0.129)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB29.8%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB8.2%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB12.9%
  • Color Family (Hue)Red
  • Saturation FamilyModerate Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyDark
  • HEX ID4C1521
  • DECIMAL ID4986145
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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