Information about #4C3949 color

#4C3949 color image

Basic facts about this digital color

In the Register's classification, #4C3949 belongs to the Magenta Color Family, featuring Low Saturation and Neutral brightness. The mix behind it: rgb(76, 57, 73) — 29.8% red, 22.4% green, 28.6% blue; the print equivalent is CMYK 0 / 7 / 1 / 70. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

#4C3949 is a calm, restrained magenta 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 Loulou (#4C3347). Nearby in the Register you will also find Bossanova (#4C3D4E) and Purple Taupe (#50404D).

Technically, the mix leans on its red channel (rgb(76, 57, 73)), which gives #4C3949 its character. If you plan to put text on a #4C3949 background, choose white — the contrast ratio is 10.6:1 (passing WCAG AAA), while black manages only 2.0:1. For print, note the heavy black component (K:70) — ink coverage matters with tones this deep. #4C3949 has no official name yet. If this shade means something to you, you can be the one to name it.

#4C3949 color variations

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#4C3949 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 #4C3949

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

Loulou color link
Loulou

#4C3347

Bossanova color link
Bossanova

#4C3D4E

Purple Taupe color link
Purple Taupe

#50404D

Light Year color link
Light Year

#463C42

Velocity color link
Velocity

#4B4042

Warlord color link
Warlord

#45404F

Broadway color link
Broadway

#553146

Black Eel color link
Black Eel

#463E3F

Half Barista color link
Half Barista

#513F3F

Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#4C3949
  • RGB76, 57, 73
  • CMYK0, 7, 1, 70
  • CSSrgb(76, 57, 73)
  • HSL309°, 14%, 26%
  • HSL Precise309.474°, 14.286%, 26.078%
  • HSV309°, 25%, 30%
  • HSB309°, 25%, 30%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.298
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.224
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.286
  • GLSLvec3(0.298, 0.224, 0.286)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.298, 0.224, 0.286, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.298, 0.224, 0.286)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB29.8%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB22.4%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB28.6%
  • Color FamilyMagenta
  • Saturation FamilyLow Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyNeutral
  • HEX ID4C3949
  • DECIMAL ID4995401
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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  • Counting from2025-01-01