Information about #4C372A color

#4C372A color image

Basic facts about this digital color

The digital color #4C372A is classified in the Register under the Orange Color Family, with Mild Saturation and Dark brightness. In numbers: rgb(76, 55, 42) (29.8% red, 21.6% green, 16.5% blue), or CMYK 0 / 8 / 13 / 70 for print. New to color codes? See our guide to RGB color codes.

#4C372A is a mildly saturated orange 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 Teak Stain (#4E3529). Slightly further away sit Timberland (#4C332A) and Woodburn (#463629).

Technically, the mix leans on its red channel (rgb(76, 55, 42)), which gives #4C372A its character. On this background, white text reaches a 11.1:1 contrast ratio (passing WCAG AAA); black stays at 1.9:1. On paper it relies strongly on black ink (K:70), so proof dark layouts before a large print run. #4C372A has no official name yet. If this shade means something to you, you can be the one to name it.

#4C372A color variations

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#4C372A 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 #4C372A

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

Teak Stain color link
Teak Stain

#4E3529

Timberland color link
Timberland

#4C332A

Woodburn color link
Woodburn

#463629

Espresso color link
Espresso

#4E312D

Dark Rum color link
Dark Rum

#45362B

Warmed Brown color link
Warmed Brown

#4A302B

Cherrywood color link
Cherrywood

#4E312E

Bean color link
Bean

#4A3531

Baked Earth color link
Baked Earth

#493028

Rich Coffee color link
Rich Coffee

#47312B

Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#4C372A
  • RGB76, 55, 42
  • CMYK0, 8, 13, 70
  • CSSrgb(76, 55, 42)
  • HSL23°, 29%, 23%
  • HSL Precise22.941°, 28.814%, 23.137%
  • HSV23°, 45%, 30%
  • HSB23°, 45%, 30%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.298
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.216
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.165
  • GLSLvec3(0.298, 0.216, 0.165)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.298, 0.216, 0.165, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.298, 0.216, 0.165)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB29.8%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB21.6%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB16.5%
  • Color FamilyOrange
  • Saturation FamilyMild Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyDark
  • HEX ID4C372A
  • DECIMAL ID4994858
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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  • Counting from2025-01-01