Information about #4C3636 color

#4C3636 color image

Basic facts about this digital color

In the Register's classification, #4C3636 belongs to the Red Color Family, featuring Low Saturation and Neutral brightness. In numbers: rgb(76, 54, 54) (29.8% red, 21.2% green, 21.2% blue), or CMYK 0 / 9 / 9 / 70 for print. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

A softly toned warm red, #4C3636 holds a balanced mid-tone. Expect to see shades like this in understated, calm designs that favor harmony over drama. In The Official Register of Color Names it is practically indistinguishable from Night Owl (#483335). Its next-closest registered neighbors are Bean (#4A3531) and Rattlesnake (#463835).

Technically, the mix leans on its red channel (rgb(76, 54, 54)), which gives #4C3636 its character. If you plan to put text on a #4C3636 background, choose white — the contrast ratio is 11.1:1 (passing WCAG AAA), while black manages only 1.9:1. On paper it relies strongly on black ink (K:70), so proof dark layouts before a large print run. No one has named #4C3636 so far. Register a name for it and it becomes a permanent record.

#4C3636 color variations

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

#4C3636 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 #4C3636

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

Earlybird color link
Earlybird

#513939

Van Cleef color link
Van Cleef

#523936

Afficionado color link
Afficionado

#453638

Barista color link
Barista

#453837

Stingray color link
Stingray

#453533

Dark Puce color link
Dark Puce

#4F3A3C

Royal Brown color link
Royal Brown

#523B35

Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#4C3636
  • RGB76, 54, 54
  • CMYK0, 9, 9, 70
  • CSSrgb(76, 54, 54)
  • HSL0°, 17%, 25%
  • HSL Precise0°, 16.923%, 25.49%
  • HSV0°, 29%, 30%
  • HSB0°, 29%, 30%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.298
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.212
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.212
  • GLSLvec3(0.298, 0.212, 0.212)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.298, 0.212, 0.212, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.298, 0.212, 0.212)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB29.8%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB21.2%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB21.2%
  • Color FamilyRed
  • Saturation FamilyLow Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyNeutral
  • HEX ID4C3636
  • DECIMAL ID4994614
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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  • Counting from2025-01-01