Information about #4C1A1A color

#4C1A1A color image

Basic facts about this digital color

The digital color #4C1A1A is classified in the Register under the Red Color Family, with Moderate Saturation and Dark brightness. Its exact recipe is rgb(76, 26, 26) — 29.8% red, 10.2% green, 10.2% blue — and for print it converts to CMYK 0 / 20 / 20 / 70. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

#4C1A1A presents itself as a confidently colored red — one 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 practically indistinguishable from Cocoa Bean (#481C1C). Nearby in the Register you will also find Red Baron (#511D22) and Mayhem (#4D1B25).

Technically, the mix leans on its red channel (rgb(76, 26, 26)), which gives #4C1A1A its character. On this background, white text reaches a 14.3:1 contrast ratio (passing WCAG AAA); black stays at 1.5:1. For print, note the heavy black component (K:70) — ink coverage matters with tones this deep. No one has named #4C1A1A so far. Register a name for it and it becomes a permanent record.

#4C1A1A color variations

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#4C1A1A 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 #4C1A1A

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

Cocoa Bean color link
Cocoa Bean

#481C1C

Red Baron color link
Red Baron

#511D22

Mayhem color link
Mayhem

#4D1B25

Rialto color link
Rialto

#4C2322

JayHawk Red color link
JayHawk Red

#58181F

Speed Demon color link
Speed Demon

#551B24

Short Black color link
Short Black

#42231B

Ravishing color link
Ravishing

#401A22

Heath color link
Heath

#541012

Scoria color link
Scoria

#532620

Red Planet color link
Red Planet

#5A2019

#4C1A1A color backgrounds & wallpapers

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Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#4C1A1A
  • RGB76, 26, 26
  • CMYK0, 20, 20, 70
  • CSSrgb(76, 26, 26)
  • HSL0°, 49%, 20%
  • HSL Precise0°, 49.02%, 20%
  • HSV0°, 66%, 30%
  • HSB0°, 66%, 30%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.298
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.102
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.102
  • GLSLvec3(0.298, 0.102, 0.102)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.298, 0.102, 0.102, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.298, 0.102, 0.102)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB29.8%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB10.2%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB10.2%
  • Color Family (Hue)Red
  • Saturation FamilyModerate Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyDark
  • HEX ID4C1A1A
  • DECIMAL ID4987418
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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