Information about #4D2849 color

#4D2849 color image

Basic facts about this digital color

The digital color #4D2849 is classified in the Register under the Magenta Color Family, with Mild Saturation and Dark brightness. In numbers: rgb(77, 40, 73) (30.2% red, 15.7% green, 28.6% blue), or CMYK 0 / 15 / 2 / 70 for print. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

The color #4D2849 reads as a mildly saturated magenta and stays on the darker end of the scale. Expect to see shades like this in moody backdrops, typography on light surfaces and premium packaging. In The Official Register of Color Names it is very close to Loulou (#4C3347). Slightly further away sit Grapevine (#43254F) and Grape Royale (#4F2D54).

Technically, the mix leans on its red channel (rgb(77, 40, 73)), which gives #4D2849 its character. On this background, white text reaches a 12.2:1 contrast ratio (passing WCAG AAA); black stays at 1.7:1. On paper it relies strongly on black ink (K:70), so proof dark layouts before a large print run. #4D2849 has no official name yet. If this shade means something to you, you can be the one to name it.

#4D2849 color variations

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#4D2849 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 #4D2849

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

Grapevine color link
Grapevine

#43254F

Grape Royale color link
Grape Royale

#4F2D54

Broadway color link
Broadway

#553146

Dark Cerise color link
Dark Cerise

#592746

RockrJen color link
RockrJen

#4C313E

Scarlet Gum color link
Scarlet Gum

#4A2D57

Jagger color link
Jagger

#3F2E4C

Voodoo color link
Voodoo

#533455

Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#4D2849
  • RGB77, 40, 73
  • CMYK0, 15, 2, 70
  • CSSrgb(77, 40, 73)
  • HSL306°, 32%, 23%
  • HSL Precise306.486°, 31.624%, 22.941%
  • HSV306°, 48%, 30%
  • HSB306°, 48%, 30%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.302
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.157
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.286
  • GLSLvec3(0.302, 0.157, 0.286)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.302, 0.157, 0.286, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.302, 0.157, 0.286)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB30.2%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB15.7%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB28.6%
  • Color FamilyMagenta
  • Saturation FamilyMild Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyDark
  • HEX ID4D2849
  • DECIMAL ID5056585
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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  • Counting from2025-01-01