Information about #4C3436 color

#4C3436 color image

Basic facts about this digital color

In the Register's classification, #4C3436 belongs to the Red Color Family, featuring Low Saturation and Neutral brightness. The mix behind it: rgb(76, 52, 54) — 29.8% red, 20.4% green, 21.2% blue; the print equivalent is CMYK 0 / 9 / 9 / 70. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

#4C3436 is a gently muted warm red that sits comfortably between light and dark. It is a natural fit for understated, calm designs that favor harmony over drama. In The Official Register of Color Names it is a hair away from Night Owl (#483335). Nearby in the Register you will also find Bean (#4A3531) and Rattlesnake (#463835).

Technically, the mix leans on its red channel (rgb(76, 52, 54)), which gives #4C3436 its character. If you plan to put text on a #4C3436 background, choose white — the contrast ratio is 11.3:1 (passing WCAG AAA), while black manages only 1.9:1. For print, note the heavy black component (K:70) — ink coverage matters with tones this deep. Out of 16,777,216 possible colors, #4C3436 is still unnamed — it can be claimed and named in The Official Register of Color Names.

#4C3436 color variations

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

#4C3436 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 #4C3436

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

Night Owl color link
Night Owl

#483335

Bean color link
Bean

#4A3531

Rattlesnake color link
Rattlesnake

#463835

Cab Sav color link
Cab Sav

#4A2E32

Afficionado color link
Afficionado

#453638

Stingray color link
Stingray

#453533

Earlybird color link
Earlybird

#513939

Van Cleef color link
Van Cleef

#523936

Barista color link
Barista

#453837

Cedar color link
Cedar

#463430

RockrJen color link
RockrJen

#4C313E

Double Felix color link
Double Felix

#453732

Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#4C3436
  • RGB76, 52, 54
  • CMYK0, 9, 9, 70
  • CSSrgb(76, 52, 54)
  • HSL355°, 19%, 25%
  • HSL Precise355°, 18.75%, 25.098%
  • HSV355°, 32%, 30%
  • HSB355°, 32%, 30%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.298
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.204
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.212
  • GLSLvec3(0.298, 0.204, 0.212)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.298, 0.204, 0.212, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.298, 0.204, 0.212)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB29.8%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB20.4%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB21.2%
  • Color FamilyRed
  • Saturation FamilyLow Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyNeutral
  • HEX ID4C3436
  • DECIMAL ID4994102
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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  • Counting from2025-01-01