Information about #4C2E1A color

#4C2E1A color image

Basic facts about this digital color

In the Register's classification, #4C2E1A belongs to the Orange Color Family, featuring Moderate Saturation and Dark brightness. The mix behind it: rgb(76, 46, 26) — 29.8% red, 18% green, 10.2% blue; the print equivalent is CMYK 0 / 12 / 20 / 70. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

#4C2E1A is a pleasantly vivid orange that stays on the darker end of the scale. It is a natural fit for dark UI themes, backgrounds and dramatic accents. In The Official Register of Color Names it is a hair away from Indian Tan (#4F301F). Slightly further away sit Sofisticata (#4E2D21) and Brown Bramble (#53331E).

Technically, the mix leans on its red channel (rgb(76, 46, 26)), which gives #4C2E1A its character. Accessibility-wise, white text works best on #4C2E1A: 12.3:1 contrast (passing WCAG AAA) versus 1.7:1 for black. On paper it relies strongly on black ink (K:70), so proof dark layouts before a large print run. No one has named #4C2E1A so far. Register a name for it and it becomes a permanent record.

#4C2E1A color variations

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#4C2E1A 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 #4C2E1A

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

Indian Tan color link
Indian Tan

#4F301F

Sofisticata color link
Sofisticata

#4E2D21

Cafe Noir color link
Cafe Noir

#4B3621

Iroko color link
Iroko

#433120

Scoria color link
Scoria

#532620

Hinau color link
Hinau

#482A25

Digeridoo color link
Digeridoo

#452924

Rialto color link
Rialto

#4C2322

Baked Earth color link
Baked Earth

#493028

Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#4C2E1A
  • RGB76, 46, 26
  • CMYK0, 12, 20, 70
  • CSSrgb(76, 46, 26)
  • HSL24°, 49%, 20%
  • HSL Precise24°, 49.02%, 20%
  • HSV24°, 66%, 30%
  • HSB24°, 66%, 30%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.298
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.180
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.102
  • GLSLvec3(0.298, 0.180, 0.102)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.298, 0.180, 0.102, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.298, 0.180, 0.102)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB29.8%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB18%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB10.2%
  • Color FamilyOrange
  • Saturation FamilyModerate Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyDark
  • HEX ID4C2E1A
  • DECIMAL ID4992538
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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  • Counting from2025-01-01