Information about #4C2821 color

#4C2821 color image

Basic facts about this digital color

In the Register's classification, #4C2821 belongs to the Red Color Family, featuring Mild Saturation and Dark brightness. In numbers: rgb(76, 40, 33) (29.8% red, 15.7% green, 12.9% blue), or CMYK 0 / 14 / 17 / 70 for print. New to color codes? See our guide to RGB color codes.

A mildly saturated red, #4C2821 carries a shadowy depth. Designers typically reach for tones like this for night-mode interfaces and high-contrast pairings with light text. In The Official Register of Color Names it is practically indistinguishable from Rialto (#4C2322). Nearby in the Register you will also find Sofisticata (#4E2D21) and Nelson Red (#4F2525).

Technically, the mix leans on its red channel (rgb(76, 40, 33)), which gives #4C2821 its character. If you plan to put text on a #4C2821 background, choose white — the contrast ratio is 12.9:1 (passing WCAG AAA), while black manages only 1.6:1. On paper it relies strongly on black ink (K:70), so proof dark layouts before a large print run. Out of 16,777,216 possible colors, #4C2821 is still unnamed — it can be claimed and named in The Official Register of Color Names.

#4C2821 color variations

View this color variations of tints, shades, tones and hues.

#4C2821 color tints

Tints look brighter, pastel, and less intense.
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#824539

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#B56656

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#CD998E

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#E6CCC6

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White

#FFFFFF

#4C2821 color shades

Shades look darker, richer, and more solid.
#4C2821

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#3B1F1A

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#2C1713

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#1D0F0D

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#0E0706

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Black

#000000

#4C2821 color tones

Tones looks more sophisticated and complex than base colors.
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#59362F

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#66463F

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#715752

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#796A67

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Grey

#808080

#4C2821 color hues

A hue refers to the basic neighbors of color and is variation of base color on the color wheel.
#3B4A20

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#4A4920

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#4A3820

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#4C2821

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#4A202A

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#4A203B

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#49204A

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#4C2821 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
#4C2821
#4C2821

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#21434A
#21434A

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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
#4C2821
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#212F4A
#212F4A

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#214A3D
#214A3D

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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
#4A3D21
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#4C2821
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#4A212F
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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
#4C2821
#4C2821

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#214A28
#214A28

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#28214A
#28214A

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Tetradic

Tetradic color schemes are made form two couples of complementary colors in a rectangular shape on the color wheel.

Tetradic color scheme
#4C2821
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#434A21
#434A21

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#21434A
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#28214A
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Square

Square color schemes are like tetradic arranged in a square instead of rectangle. Colors appear even more contrasting.

Square color scheme
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#2F4A21
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#21434A
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#3D214A
#3D214A

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Nearest named colors to #4C2821

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

Sofisticata color link
Sofisticata

#4E2D21

Nelson Red color link
Nelson Red

#4F2525

Hinau color link
Hinau

#482A25

Volcano color link
Volcano

#4E2728

Scoria color link
Scoria

#532620

Digeridoo color link
Digeridoo

#452924

Indian Tan color link
Indian Tan

#4F301F

Lonestar color link
Lonestar

#522426

Morocco Brown color link
Morocco Brown

#442D21

Courage color link
Courage

#4B252A

Boiled Red Bean Brown color link
Boiled Red Bean Brown

#542D24

#4C2821 color backgrounds & wallpapers

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Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#4C2821
  • RGB76, 40, 33
  • CMYK0, 14, 17, 70
  • CSSrgb(76, 40, 33)
  • HSL10°, 39%, 21%
  • HSL Precise9.767°, 39.45%, 21.373%
  • HSV10°, 57%, 30%
  • HSB10°, 57%, 30%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.298
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.157
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.129
  • GLSLvec3(0.298, 0.157, 0.129)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.298, 0.157, 0.129, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.298, 0.157, 0.129)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB29.8%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB15.7%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB12.9%
  • Color FamilyRed
  • Saturation FamilyMild Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyDark
  • HEX ID4C2821
  • DECIMAL ID4991009
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
  • Seen by search & AI crawlers17 times
  • Counting from2025-01-01

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