Information about #4C372F color

#4C372F color image

Basic facts about this digital color

The digital color #4C372F is classified in the Register under the Orange Color Family, with Low Saturation and Dark brightness. Its exact recipe is rgb(76, 55, 47) — 29.8% red, 21.6% green, 18.4% blue — and for print it converts to CMYK 0 / 8 / 11 / 70. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

#4C372F presents itself as a gently muted warm orange — one that stays on the darker end of the scale. It is a natural fit for moody backdrops, typography on light surfaces and premium packaging. In The Official Register of Color Names it is practically indistinguishable from Bean (#4A3531). Slightly further away sit Simmered Seaweed (#4C3D30) and English Walnut (#473B2F).

Technically, the mix leans on its red channel (rgb(76, 55, 47)), which gives #4C372F its character. On this background, white text reaches a 11.1:1 contrast ratio (passing WCAG AAA); black stays at 1.9:1. For print, note the heavy black component (K:70) — ink coverage matters with tones this deep. #4C372F has no official name yet. If this shade means something to you, you can be the one to name it.

#4C372F color variations

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#4C372F 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 #4C372F

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

Bean color link
Bean

#4A3531

Timberland color link
Timberland

#4C332A

Cherrywood color link
Cherrywood

#4E312E

Espresso color link
Espresso

#4E312D

Teak Stain color link
Teak Stain

#4E3529

Cedar color link
Cedar

#463430

Dark Lava color link
Dark Lava

#483C32

Double Felix color link
Double Felix

#453732

Dark Rum color link
Dark Rum

#45362B

Night Owl color link
Night Owl

#483335

Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#4C372F
  • RGB76, 55, 47
  • CMYK0, 8, 11, 70
  • CSSrgb(76, 55, 47)
  • HSL17°, 24%, 24%
  • HSL Precise16.552°, 23.577%, 24.118%
  • HSV17°, 38%, 30%
  • HSB17°, 38%, 30%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.298
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.216
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.184
  • GLSLvec3(0.298, 0.216, 0.184)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.298, 0.216, 0.184, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.298, 0.216, 0.184)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB29.8%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB21.6%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB18.4%
  • Color FamilyOrange
  • Saturation FamilyLow Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyDark
  • HEX ID4C372F
  • DECIMAL ID4994863
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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  • Counting from2025-01-01