Information about #4C1B26 color

#4C1B26 color image

Basic facts about this digital color

The digital color #4C1B26 is classified in the Register under the Red Color Family, with Moderate Saturation and Dark brightness. Its exact recipe is rgb(76, 27, 38) — 29.8% red, 10.6% green, 14.9% blue — and for print it converts to CMYK 0 / 19 / 15 / 70. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

#4C1B26 presents itself as a pleasantly vivid warm 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 Mayhem (#4D1B25). Nearby in the Register you will also find Red Baron (#511D22) and Red Earth (#462028).

Technically, the mix leans on its red channel (rgb(76, 27, 38)), which gives #4C1B26 its character. On this background, white text reaches a 14.1:1 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. Like most of the 16.7 million digital colors, this one is still waiting for a name — naming it takes a minute.

#4C1B26 color variations

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#4C1B26 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 #4C1B26

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

Red Baron color link
Red Baron

#511D22

Red Earth color link
Red Earth

#462028

Rialto color link
Rialto

#4C2322

Speed Demon color link
Speed Demon

#551B24

Arthouse color link
Arthouse

#4D202E

Nelson Red color link
Nelson Red

#4F2525

Cocoa Bean color link
Cocoa Bean

#481C1C

Courage color link
Courage

#4B252A

Lonestar color link
Lonestar

#522426

Encore color link
Encore

#54162C

Contraband color link
Contraband

#462429

#4C1B26 color backgrounds & wallpapers

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Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#4C1B26
  • RGB76, 27, 38
  • CMYK0, 19, 15, 70
  • CSSrgb(76, 27, 38)
  • HSL347°, 48%, 20%
  • HSL Precise346.531°, 47.573%, 20.196%
  • HSV347°, 64%, 30%
  • HSB347°, 64%, 30%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.298
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.106
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.149
  • GLSLvec3(0.298, 0.106, 0.149)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.298, 0.106, 0.149, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.298, 0.106, 0.149)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB29.8%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB10.6%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB14.9%
  • Color Family (Hue)Red
  • Saturation FamilyModerate Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyDark
  • HEX ID4C1B26
  • DECIMAL ID4987686
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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