Information about #4C2115 color

#4C2115 color image

Basic facts about this digital color

In the Register's classification, #4C2115 belongs to the Red Color Family, featuring Moderate Saturation and Dark brightness. In numbers: rgb(76, 33, 21) (29.8% red, 12.9% green, 8.2% blue), or CMYK 0 / 17 / 22 / 70 for print. New to color codes? See our guide to RGB color codes.

#4C2115 presents itself as a clearly saturated warm red — one that leans clearly toward the dark side. In practice it works well for dark UI themes, backgrounds and dramatic accents. In The Official Register of Color Names it is almost identical to Cocoa Bean (#481C1C). Its next-closest registered neighbors are Short Black (#42231B) and Deep Oak (#412010).

Technically, the mix leans on its red channel (rgb(76, 33, 21)), which gives #4C2115 its character. Accessibility-wise, white text works best on #4C2115: 13.7:1 contrast (passing WCAG AAA) versus 1.5:1 for black. On paper it relies strongly on black ink (K:70), so proof dark layouts before a large print run. #4C2115 has no official name yet. If this shade means something to you, you can be the one to name it.

#4C2115 color variations

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#4C2115 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 #4C2115

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

Short Black color link
Short Black

#42231B

Deep Oak color link
Deep Oak

#412010

Rialto color link
Rialto

#4C2322

Scoria color link
Scoria

#532620

Red Baron color link
Red Baron

#511D22

Cioccolato color link
Cioccolato

#55280C

Red Planet color link
Red Planet

#5A2019

French Puce color link
French Puce

#4E1609

Nelson Red color link
Nelson Red

#4F2525

Sofisticata color link
Sofisticata

#4E2D21

Mayhem color link
Mayhem

#4D1B25

Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#4C2115
  • RGB76, 33, 21
  • CMYK0, 17, 22, 70
  • CSSrgb(76, 33, 21)
  • HSL13°, 57%, 19%
  • HSL Precise13.091°, 56.701%, 19.02%
  • HSV13°, 72%, 30%
  • HSB13°, 72%, 30%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.298
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.129
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.082
  • GLSLvec3(0.298, 0.129, 0.082)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.298, 0.129, 0.082, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.298, 0.129, 0.082)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB29.8%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB12.9%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB8.2%
  • Color FamilyRed
  • Saturation FamilyModerate Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyDark
  • HEX ID4C2115
  • DECIMAL ID4989205
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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  • Counting from2025-01-01