Information about #4C2421 color

#4C2421 color image

Basic facts about this digital color

The digital color #4C2421 is classified in the Register under the Red Color Family, with Mild Saturation and Dark brightness. In numbers: rgb(76, 36, 33) (29.8% red, 14.1% green, 12.9% blue), or CMYK 0 / 16 / 17 / 70 for print. New to color codes? See our guide to RGB color codes.

#4C2421 is a mildly saturated red that stays on the darker end of the scale. In practice it works well for moody backdrops, typography on light surfaces and premium packaging. In The Official Register of Color Names it is almost identical to Rialto (#4C2322). Slightly further away sit Nelson Red (#4F2525) and Scoria (#532620).

Technically, the mix leans on its red channel (rgb(76, 36, 33)), which gives #4C2421 its character. On this background, white text reaches a 13.3:1 contrast ratio (passing WCAG AAA); black stays at 1.6:1. On paper it relies strongly on black ink (K:70), so proof dark layouts before a large print run. #4C2421 has no official name yet. If this shade means something to you, you can be the one to name it.

#4C2421 color variations

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#4C2421 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 #4C2421

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

Rialto color link
Rialto

#4C2322

Nelson Red color link
Nelson Red

#4F2525

Scoria color link
Scoria

#532620

Lonestar color link
Lonestar

#522426

Volcano color link
Volcano

#4E2728

Hinau color link
Hinau

#482A25

Red Baron color link
Red Baron

#511D22

Digeridoo color link
Digeridoo

#452924

Courage color link
Courage

#4B252A

Sofisticata color link
Sofisticata

#4E2D21

Mayhem color link
Mayhem

#4D1B25

Contraband color link
Contraband

#462429

Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#4C2421
  • RGB76, 36, 33
  • CMYK0, 16, 17, 70
  • CSSrgb(76, 36, 33)
  • HSL4°, 39%, 21%
  • HSL Precise4.186°, 39.45%, 21.373%
  • HSV4°, 57%, 30%
  • HSB4°, 57%, 30%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.298
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.141
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.129
  • GLSLvec3(0.298, 0.141, 0.129)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.298, 0.141, 0.129, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.298, 0.141, 0.129)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB29.8%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB14.1%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB12.9%
  • Color FamilyRed
  • Saturation FamilyMild Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyDark
  • HEX ID4C2421
  • DECIMAL ID4989985
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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  • Counting from2025-01-01